GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
9,588 km
5,957 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,588 km
5,957 mi / 5,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GBE SGN
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GBE SGN
ICAO Code FBSK VVTS
City Gaborone Ho Chi Minh City
Country Botswana Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,299 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 10.820000, 106.650000

Gaborone (GBE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,588 kilometers (5,957 miles / 5,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Botswana 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 14:38 in Gaborone, it's 19:38 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,266 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 244° (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 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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