BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
9,451 km
5,872 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,451 km
5,872 mi / 5,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
80°
east

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BBY SGN
Airport Name Bambari Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BBY SGN
ICAO Code FEFM VVTS
City Bambari Ho Chi Minh City
Country Central African Republic Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,549 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.850000, 20.650000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bambari (BBY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,451 kilometers (5,872 miles / 5,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Central African Republic 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 10:28 in Bambari, it's 16:28 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,516 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Bambari Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bambari (BBY) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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