MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
10,716 km
6,659 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,716 km
6,659 mi / 5,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDI SGN
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MDI SGN
ICAO Code DNMK VVTS
City Makurdi Ho Chi Minh City
Country Nigeria Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 371 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 10.820000, 106.650000

Makurdi (MDI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,716 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Nigeria 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 00:28 in Makurdi, it's 06:28 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 Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 279° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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