PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
10,770 km
6,692 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,770 km
6,692 mi / 5,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
280°
west

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PYE SGN
Airport Name Tongareva Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PYE SGN
ICAO Code NCPY VVTS
City Penrhyn Island Ho Chi Minh City
Country CK Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 8 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -9.010000, -158.030000 10.820000, 106.650000

Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,770 kilometers (6,692 miles / 5,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 CK 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 20:10 in Penrhyn Island, it's 13:10 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 17-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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