SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
6,408 km
3,982 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
6,408 km
3,982 mi / 3,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
298°
west northwest

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SGN XIJ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code SGN XIJ
ICAO Code VVTS OKAJ
City Ho Chi Minh City Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Vietnam Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 33 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 28.930000, 47.790000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 6,408 kilometers (3,982 miles / 3,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:16 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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