RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
3,257 km
2,024 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
3,257 km
2,024 mi / 1,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RDE SGN
Airport Name Merdei Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RDE SGN
ICAO Code WASM VVTS
City Merdei-Papua Island Ho Chi Minh City
Country Indonesia Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 425 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.580000, 133.330000 10.820000, 106.650000

Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 3,257 kilometers (2,024 miles / 1,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Merdei-Papua Island, it's 04:30 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Merdei Airport (RDE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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