GMA
Gemena
DR Congo
9,600 km
5,965 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,600 km
5,965 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
79°
east

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Airport Comparison

GMA SGN
Airport Name Gemena Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GMA SGN
ICAO Code FZFK VVTS
City Gemena Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,378 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.240000, 19.770000 10.820000, 106.650000

Gemena (GMA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gemena Airport (GMA) in Gemena, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,600 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 DR Congo 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 14:56 in Gemena, it's 20:56 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 1,345 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Gemena Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Gemena (GMA) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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