BCS
Belle Chasse
United States
15,151 km
9,414 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
15,151 km
9,414 mi / 8,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
336°
north northwest

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BCS SGN
Airport Name Southern Seaplane Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BCS SGN
ICAO Code 65LA VVTS
City Belle Chasse Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 29.870000, -90.020000 10.820000, 106.650000

Belle Chasse (BCS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) in Belle Chasse, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 15,151 kilometers (9,414 miles / 8,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 07:41 in Belle Chasse, it's 20:41 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Belle Chasse (BCS) follows a heading of 21° (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 Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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