DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
6,146 km
3,819 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,146 km
3,819 mi / 3,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DES SGN
Airport Name Desroches Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code DES SGN
ICAO Code FSDR VVTS
City Desroches Island Ho Chi Minh City
Country Seychelles Vietnam
Timezone Indian/Mahe Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 10.820000, 106.650000

Desroches Island (DES) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,146 kilometers (3,819 miles / 3,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Seychelles 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 22:35 in Desroches Island, it's 01:35 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Desroches Island (DES) 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 Desroches Airport (DES) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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