The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Unst Airport (UNT) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 9,883 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 20:06 in Shetland Islands. 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 Shetland Islands (UNT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 70° (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 Unst Airport (UNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.