AWK
Wake Island
UM
6,481 km
4,027 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,481 km
4,027 mi / 3,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
271°
west

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AWK SGN
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AWK SGN
ICAO Code PWAK VVTS
City Wake Island Ho Chi Minh City
Country UM Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 10.820000, 106.650000

Wake Island (AWK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,481 kilometers (4,027 miles / 3,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:57 in Wake Island, it's 06:57 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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