Ho Chi Minh City to Amsterdam
12h 39m The flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) covers 9,849 km (6,120 miles) and takes approximately 12h 39m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 323°, passing near 43.1° N, 71.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 54m | 18h 20m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 38m | 13h 03m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 57m | 11h 22m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 35m | 12h 00m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SGN | AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Vietnam | Netherlands |
| ICAO | VVTS | EHAM |
| Coordinates | 10.8188, 106.652 | 52.3086, 4.7639 |
| Elevation | 33 ft | -11 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Amsterdam?
A non-stop flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 12h 39m. The great-circle distance is 9,849 km (6,120 miles, 5,318 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 323°.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Amsterdam?
9,849 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,120 miles or 5,318 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SGN and AMS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,849 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 39m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Ho Chi Minh City
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.