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FAO to SGN: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
7,071 mi
11,380 km · 6,145 nm
14h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,071 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 20m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
- SGN — Tan Son Nhat International Airport · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FAO
- PRM · Portimão Airport35 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase74 mi away
- ROZ · Rota Naval Station Airport93 mi away
- XRY · Jerez Airport107 mi away
Near SGN
- VCA · Can Tho International Airport82 mi away
- VKG · Rach Gia Airport119 mi away
- KTI · Kratie Airport122 mi away
- PNH · Phnom Penh International Airport132 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from SGN?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 7,071 miles (11,380 km, 6,145 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to SGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Faro and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 6 hours ahead of Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to SGN?
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