BTB
Betou
Congo
9,742 km
6,053 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,742 km
6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BTB SGN
Airport Name Betou Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BTB SGN
ICAO Code FCOT VVTS
City Betou Ho Chi Minh City
Country Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,168 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 18.500000 10.820000, 106.650000

Betou (BTB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betou Airport (BTB) in Betou, Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,742 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Congo 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 20:50 in Betou, it's 02:50 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 1,135 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Betou Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Betou (BTB) follows a heading of 273° (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 Betou Airport (BTB) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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