SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
8,790 km
5,462 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
8,790 km
5,462 mi / 4,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SGN WHO
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code SGN WHO
ICAO Code VVTS NZFJ
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 33 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 8,790 kilometers (5,462 miles / 4,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam with New Zealand. 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 14:17 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 20:17 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. With a 6-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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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