JIN
Jinja
Uganda
8,191 km
5,090 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,191 km
5,090 mi / 4,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

JIN SGN
Airport Name Jinja Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code JIN SGN
ICAO Code HUJI VVTS
City Jinja Ho Chi Minh City
Country Uganda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,855 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.450000, 33.200000 10.820000, 106.650000

Jinja (JIN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,191 kilometers (5,090 miles / 4,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Uganda 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 02:02 in Jinja, it's 06:02 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,822 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Jinja Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Jinja (JIN) follows a heading of 267° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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