GBH
Galbraith Lake
United States
9,444 km
5,868 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,444 km
5,868 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GBH SGN
Airport Name Galbraith Lake Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GBH SGN
ICAO Code PAGB VVTS
City Galbraith Lake Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,663 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 68.480000, -149.490000 10.820000, 106.650000

Galbraith Lake (GBH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) in Galbraith Lake, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,444 kilometers (5,868 miles / 5,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 05:20 in Galbraith Lake, it's 21:20 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 16-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 2,630 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Galbraith Lake Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Galbraith Lake (GBH) 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 Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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