FAO
Faro
Portugal
11,380 km
7,071 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
11,380 km
7,071 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
66°
east northeast

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FAO SGN
Airport Name Faro Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code FAO SGN
ICAO Code LPFR VVTS
City Faro Ho Chi Minh City
Country Portugal Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 24 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 10.820000, 106.650000

Faro (FAO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 11,380 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Portugal with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:23 in Faro, it's 09:23 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 312° (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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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