GMT
Granite Mountain
United States
9,009 km
5,598 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,009 km
5,598 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

GMT SGN
Airport Name Granite Mountain Air Station Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GMT SGN
ICAO Code PAGZ VVTS
City Granite Mountain Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,313 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 65.400000, -161.300000 10.820000, 106.650000

Granite Mountain (GMT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) in Granite Mountain, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,009 kilometers (5,598 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 06:47 in Granite Mountain, it's 22:47 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 1,280 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Granite Mountain Air Station.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Granite Mountain (GMT) follows a heading of 25° (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 Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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