Airport Comparison
| SGN | SKO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport |
| IATA Code | SGN | SKO |
| ICAO Code | VVTS | DNSO |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Sokoto |
| Country | Vietnam | Nigeria |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | Africa/Lagos |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,010 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.820000, 106.650000 | 12.920000, 5.210000 |
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 10,953 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
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 Vietnam with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 21:25 in Sokoto. 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 Sokoto (SKO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.