LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
9,795 km
6,086 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,795 km
6,086 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
75°
east northeast

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LEY SGN
Airport Name Lelystad Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LEY SGN
ICAO Code EHLE VVTS
City Lelystad Ho Chi Minh City
Country Netherlands Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation -13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 52.460000, 5.530000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lelystad (LEY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,795 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:26 in Lelystad, it's 05:26 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-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 Lelystad (LEY) follows a heading of 323° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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