KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
8,036 km
4,993 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,036 km
4,993 mi / 4,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KIS SGN
Airport Name Kisumu Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KIS SGN
ICAO Code HKKI VVTS
City Kisumu Ho Chi Minh City
Country Kenya Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,734 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.090000, 34.730000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kisumu (KIS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,036 kilometers (4,993 miles / 4,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast 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 Kenya 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 01:17 in Kisumu, it's 05:17 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 3,701 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kisumu Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kisumu (KIS) follows a heading of 266° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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