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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
10,500 km6,524 miles • 5,670 NM
Destination Airport
VVTSSGN
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Direct Distance
10,500 km
6,524 Statute Miles
5,670 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 51m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
945 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
80° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 51m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 55m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
20h 42m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🌐 VN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
- City / Country: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- ICAO Code: VVTS
- Coordinates: 10.8188°, 106.6520°
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Elevation: 33 ft
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