NIA
Nimba
Liberia
12,566 km
7,808 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,566 km
7,808 mi / 6,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NIA SGN
Airport Name Nimba Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code NIA SGN
ICAO Code GLNA VVTS
City Nimba Ho Chi Minh City
Country Liberia Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,632 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.500000, -8.600000 10.820000, 106.650000

Nimba (NIA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,566 kilometers (7,808 miles / 6,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Liberia 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 06:09 in Nimba, it's 13:09 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,599 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Nimba Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Nimba (NIA) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Nimba Airport (NIA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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