BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
9,060 km
5,630 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,060 km
5,630 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BZU SGN
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BZU SGN
ICAO Code FZKJ VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,378 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 10.820000, 106.650000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,060 kilometers (5,630 miles / 4,892 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 DR 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 05:24 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 10:24 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 1,345 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 271° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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