RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
9,881 km
6,140 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,881 km
6,140 mi / 5,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
74°
east northeast

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RTM SGN
Airport Name Rotterdam Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RTM SGN
ICAO Code EHRD VVTS
City Rotterdam Ho Chi Minh City
Country Netherlands Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation -15 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 4.440000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rotterdam (RTM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,881 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Rotterdam, it's 18:23 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 Rotterdam (RTM) follows a heading of 323° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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