BBB
Benson
United States
13,383 km
8,316 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,383 km
8,316 mi / 7,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BBB SGN
Airport Name Benson Municipal Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BBB SGN
ICAO Code KBBB VVTS
City Benson Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,039 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.330000, -95.650000 10.820000, 106.650000

Benson (BBB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) in Benson, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,383 kilometers (8,316 miles / 7,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 03:59 in Benson, it's 16:59 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 1,006 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Benson Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Benson (BBB) follows a heading of 18° (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 Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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