NPE
Napier Airport
New Zealand
9,130 km
5,673 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,130 km
5,673 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
291°
west northwest

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NPE SGN
Airport Name Napier Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code NPE SGN
ICAO Code NZNR VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country New Zealand Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -39.470000, 176.870000 10.820000, 106.650000

Napier Airport (NPE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Napier Airport (NPE) in Napier Airport, New Zealand to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,130 kilometers (5,673 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 New Zealand with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Napier Airport, it's 09:58 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 Napier Airport (NPE) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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