FAA
Faranah Airport
Guinea
12,718 km
7,902 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,718 km
7,902 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
73°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

FAA SGN
Airport Name Faranah Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code FAA SGN
ICAO Code GUFH VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country Guinea Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Conakry Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,476 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 10.040000, -10.770000 10.820000, 106.650000

Faranah Airport (FAA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faranah Airport (FAA) in Faranah Airport, Guinea to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,718 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Guinea 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 22:44 in Faranah Airport, it's 05:44 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 7-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 1,443 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Faranah Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Faranah Airport (FAA) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faranah Airport (FAA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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