GJT
Grand Junction
United States
13,376 km
8,311 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,376 km
8,311 mi / 7,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GJT SGN
Airport Name Grand Junction Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GJT SGN
ICAO Code KGJT VVTS
City Grand Junction Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,861 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -108.530000 10.820000, 106.650000

Grand Junction (GJT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,376 kilometers (8,311 miles / 7,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 16:43 in Grand Junction, it's 06:43 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 4,828 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Grand Junction Regional Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Grand Junction (GJT) follows a heading of 31° (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 Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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