Airport Comparison
| BMW | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMW | SGN |
| ICAO Code | DATM | VVTS |
| City | Bordj Badji Mokhtar | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | Algeria | Vietnam |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.380000, 0.920000 | 10.820000, 106.650000 |
Bordj Badji Mokhtar (BMW) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (BMW) in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Algeria to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 11,158 kilometers (6,933 miles / 6,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.
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 Algeria 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 04:33 in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, it's 10:33 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 1,270 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport.
The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bordj Badji Mokhtar (BMW) follows a heading of 294° (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 Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (BMW) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.