SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
12,705 km
7,894 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
12,705 km
7,894 mi / 6,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

SGN UCN
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code SGN UCN
ICAO Code VVTS GLBU
City Ho Chi Minh City Buchanan
Country Vietnam Liberia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 33 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 5.170000, -9.280000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 12,705 kilometers (7,894 miles / 6,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Liberia. 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 11:48 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 04:48 in Buchanan. With a 7-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 Buchanan (UCN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 76° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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