MFC
Mafeteng
Lesotho
9,604 km
5,967 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,604 km
5,967 mi / 5,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
75°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MFC SGN
Airport Name Mafeteng Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MFC SGN
ICAO Code FXMF VVTS
City Mafeteng Ho Chi Minh City
Country Lesotho Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Maseru Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,350 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -29.800000, 27.240000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mafeteng (MFC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mafeteng Airport (MFC) in Mafeteng, Lesotho to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,604 kilometers (5,967 miles / 5,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Lesotho 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 23:48 in Mafeteng, it's 04:48 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,317 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Mafeteng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mafeteng (MFC) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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