KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
8,723 km
5,420 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,723 km
5,420 mi / 4,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KME SGN
Airport Name Kamembe Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KME SGN
ICAO Code HRZA VVTS
City Kamembe Ho Chi Minh City
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,192 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 28.910000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kamembe (KME) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,723 kilometers (5,420 miles / 4,710 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 Rwanda 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 09:28 in Kamembe, it's 14:28 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 5,159 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kamembe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kamembe (KME) follows a heading of 265° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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