ALE
Alpine
United States
14,403 km
8,949 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
14,403 km
8,949 mi / 7,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALE SGN
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ALE SGN
ICAO Code KE38 VVTS
City Alpine Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,514 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 10.820000, 106.650000

Alpine (ALE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,403 kilometers (8,949 miles / 7,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 03:21 in Alpine, it's 16:21 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 13-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 4,481 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 34° (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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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