The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 12,723 kilometers (7,905 miles / 6,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 03:01 in Ua Pou. With a 16.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.