CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
9,074 km
5,638 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CGJ SGN
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CGJ SGN
ICAO Code FLKE VVTS
City Kasompe Ho Chi Minh City
Country Zambia Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,636 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,900 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 Zambia 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 10:33 in Kasompe, it's 15:33 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 4,603 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 255° (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 Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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