BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
9,609 km
5,971 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
77°
east northeast

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BFE SGN
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BFE SGN
ICAO Code EDLI VVTS
City Bielefeld Ho Chi Minh City
Country Germany Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 433 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Germany with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Bielefeld, it's 02:12 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 322° (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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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