BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
8,926 km
5,546 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,926 km
5,546 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Harare
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BFO SGN
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BFO SGN
ICAO Code FVCZ VVTS
City Chiredzi Ho Chi Minh City
Country Zimbabwe Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,421 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 10.820000, 106.650000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,926 kilometers (5,546 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 23:25 in Chiredzi, it's 04:25 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 1,388 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Buffalo Range Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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