KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
11,838 km
7,356 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
11,838 km
7,356 mi / 6,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
77°
east northeast

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KMS SGN
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KMS SGN
ICAO Code DGSI VVTS
City Kumasi Ho Chi Minh City
Country Ghana Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 942 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kumasi (KMS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 11,838 kilometers (7,356 miles / 6,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Ghana 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 22:25 in Kumasi, it's 05:25 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 Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 280° (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 Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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