SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,969 km
6,194 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
9,969 km
6,194 mi / 5,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN TBY
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code SGN TBY
ICAO Code VVTS FBTS
City Ho Chi Minh City Tshabong
Country Vietnam Botswana
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 33 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 9,969 kilometers (6,194 miles / 5,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Botswana. 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 13:59 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 08:59 in Tshabong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,146 feet between the two airports. Tshabong Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Tshabong (TBY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 78° (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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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