FDH
Friedrichshafen
Germany
9,647 km
5,994 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,647 km
5,994 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FDH SGN
Airport Name Friedrichshafen Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code FDH SGN
ICAO Code EDNY VVTS
City Friedrichshafen Ho Chi Minh City
Country Germany Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,367 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 47.670000, 9.510000 10.820000, 106.650000

Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) in Friedrichshafen, Germany to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,647 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,209 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 Germany 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 11:44 in Friedrichshafen, it's 17:44 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-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 1,334 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Friedrichshafen Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Friedrichshafen (FDH) follows a heading of 318° (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 Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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