RLT
Arlit
Niger
10,578 km
6,573 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,578 km
6,573 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RLT SGN
Airport Name Arlit Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RLT SGN
ICAO Code DRZL VVTS
City Arlit Ho Chi Minh City
Country Niger Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Niamey Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,443 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.790000, 7.370000 10.820000, 106.650000

Arlit (RLT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,578 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Niger 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 23:34 in Arlit, it's 05:34 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,410 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Arlit Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Arlit (RLT) follows a heading of 290° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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