SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,781 km
6,078 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,781 km
6,078 mi / 5,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN WAX
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code SGN WAX
ICAO Code VVTS HLZW
City Ho Chi Minh City Zuwara
Country Vietnam Libya
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 32.950000, 12.020000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,781 kilometers (6,078 miles / 5,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Libya. 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 07:33 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 02:33 in Zuwara. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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