NIX
Nioro du Sahel
Mali
12,419 km
7,717 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,419 km
7,717 mi / 6,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NIX SGN
Airport Name Nioro du Sahel Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code NIX SGN
ICAO Code GANR VVTS
City Nioro du Sahel Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mali Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 778 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 15.240000, -9.580000 10.820000, 106.650000

Nioro du Sahel (NIX) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,419 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Mali 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 07:58 in Nioro du Sahel, it's 14:58 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Nioro du Sahel (NIX) follows a heading of 291° (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 Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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