KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
9,541 km
5,929 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,541 km
5,929 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
78°
east northeast

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KAP SGN
Airport Name Kapanga Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KAP SGN
ICAO Code FZSK VVTS
City Kapanga Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,025 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.350000, 22.580000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kapanga (KAP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,541 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 DR Congo 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 23:45 in Kapanga, it's 04:45 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 2,992 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kapanga Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kapanga (KAP) follows a heading of 261° (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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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