DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
8,071 km
5,015 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,071 km
5,015 mi / 4,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DOD SGN
Airport Name Dodoma Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code DOD SGN
ICAO Code HTDO VVTS
City Dodoma Ho Chi Minh City
Country Tanzania Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,673 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -6.170000, 35.750000 10.820000, 106.650000

Dodoma (DOD) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,071 kilometers (5,015 miles / 4,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Tanzania 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 14:25 in Dodoma, it's 18:25 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,640 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Dodoma Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Dodoma (DOD) follows a heading of 260° (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 Dodoma Airport (DOD) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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