The flight distance from Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,920 kilometers (8,649 miles / 7,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Cape Verde 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 21:25 in Sao Filipe, it's 05:25 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 8-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 Sao Filipe (SFL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.