HER
Heraklion
Greece
8,546 km
5,310 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,546 km
5,310 mi / 4,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
86°
east

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HER SGN
Airport Name Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code HER SGN
ICAO Code LGIR VVTS
City Heraklion Ho Chi Minh City
Country Greece Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 115 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, 25.180000 10.820000, 106.650000

Heraklion (HER) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,546 kilometers (5,310 miles / 4,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Greece 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 23:06 in Heraklion, it's 04:06 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 304° (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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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