GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
4,951 km
3,076 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
4,951 km
3,076 mi / 2,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRL SGN
Airport Name Garasa Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GRL SGN
ICAO Code AYGG VVTS
City Au Ho Chi Minh City
Country Papua New Guinea Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,539 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.980000, 147.210000 10.820000, 106.650000

Au (GRL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4,951 kilometers (3,076 miles / 2,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Au, it's 02:57 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,506 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Garasa Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Au (GRL) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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