KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
6,357 km
3,950 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,357 km
3,950 mi / 3,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
289°
west northwest

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KWS SGN
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KWS SGN
ICAO Code AGKW VVTS
City Kwailabesi Ho Chi Minh City
Country Solomon Islands Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 26 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,357 kilometers (3,950 miles / 3,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Solomon Islands with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:24 in Kwailabesi, it's 03:24 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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