KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
12,888 km
8,008 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,888 km
8,008 mi / 6,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
74°
east northeast

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KBS SGN
Airport Name Bo Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KBS SGN
ICAO Code GFBO VVTS
City Bo Ho Chi Minh City
Country Sierra Leone Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 328 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.940000, -11.760000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bo (KBS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,888 kilometers (8,008 miles / 6,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Sierra Leone 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 08:39 in Bo, it's 15:39 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bo (KBS) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Bo Airport (KBS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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