AKF
Kufra
Libya
8,849 km
5,499 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,849 km
5,499 mi / 4,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

AKF SGN
Airport Name Kufra Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AKF SGN
ICAO Code HLKF VVTS
City Kufra Ho Chi Minh City
Country Libya Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,367 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kufra (AKF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,849 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Kufra, it's 11:38 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,334 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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