GRI
Grand Island
United States
13,712 km
8,520 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,712 km
8,520 mi / 7,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRI SGN
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GRI SGN
ICAO Code KGRI VVTS
City Grand Island Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,847 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 10.820000, 106.650000

Grand Island (GRI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,712 kilometers (8,520 miles / 7,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 12:27 in Grand Island, it's 01:27 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,814 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 22° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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