GSS
Belfast
South Africa
9,060 km
5,630 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,060 km
5,630 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GSS SGN
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GSS SGN
ICAO Code FASE VVTS
City Belfast Ho Chi Minh City
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,276 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 10.820000, 106.650000

Belfast (GSS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,060 kilometers (5,630 miles / 4,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 South Africa 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 03:40 in Belfast, it's 08:40 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 1,243 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 242° (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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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