SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,137 km
5,678 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
9,137 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

SGN YAN
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code SGN YAN
ICAO Code VVTS FZIR
City Ho Chi Minh City Yangambi
Country Vietnam DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 33 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 0.780000, 24.470000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 9,137 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 DR Congo. 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 15:13 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 10:13 in Yangambi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,345 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 79° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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