LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
6,870 km
4,269 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,870 km
4,269 mi / 3,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

LFO SGN
Airport Name Kelafo East Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LFO SGN
ICAO Code HAKL VVTS
City Kelafo Ho Chi Minh City
Country Ethiopia Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,730 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.660000, 44.350000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kelafo (LFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,870 kilometers (4,269 miles / 3,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Ethiopia 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 05:00 in Kelafo, it's 09:00 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 1,697 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kelafo East Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 271° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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