GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
13,413 km
8,335 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,413 km
8,335 mi / 7,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Phoenix
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GCN SGN
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GCN SGN
ICAO Code KGCN VVTS
City Grand Canyon Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6,609 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 10.820000, 106.650000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,413 kilometers (8,335 miles / 7,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 18:10 in Grand Canyon, it's 08:10 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 14-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 6,576 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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