GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
12,959 km
8,052 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,959 km
8,052 mi / 6,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GBK SGN
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GBK SGN
ICAO Code GFGK VVTS
City Gbangbatok Ho Chi Minh City
Country Sierra Leone Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 75 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 10.820000, 106.650000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,959 kilometers (8,052 miles / 6,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 03:03 in Gbangbatok, it's 10:03 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 Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 284° (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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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