Airport Comparison
| AFF | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| IATA Code | AFF | SGN |
| ICAO Code | KAFF | VVTS |
| City | Colorado Springs | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | United States | Vietnam |
| Timezone | America/Denver | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Elevation | 6,576 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.000000, -104.800000 | 10.820000, 106.650000 |
Colorado Springs (AFF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,589 kilometers (8,444 miles / 7,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
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 United States with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:01 in Colorado Springs, it's 00:01 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,543 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.