GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
9,707 km
6,032 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,707 km
6,032 mi / 5,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
76°
east northeast

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GRQ SGN
Airport Name Eelde Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GRQ SGN
ICAO Code EHGG VVTS
City Groningen Ho Chi Minh City
Country Netherlands Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 17 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 10.820000, 106.650000

Groningen (GRQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,707 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,242 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 Netherlands 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 23:09 in Groningen, it's 05:09 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 324° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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