KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
8,347 km
5,186 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,347 km
5,186 mi / 4,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
78°
east northeast

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KBH SGN
Airport Name Buzwagi Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KBH SGN
ICAO Code _KBH VVTS
City Kahama Ho Chi Minh City
Country Tanzania Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,980 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.790000, 32.650000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kahama (KBH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,347 kilometers (5,186 miles / 4,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Tanzania 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 05:50 in Kahama, it's 09:50 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 3,947 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Buzwagi.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kahama (KBH) follows a heading of 263° (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 Buzwagi (KBH) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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