GTF
Great Falls
United States
12,523 km
7,781 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,523 km
7,781 mi / 6,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GTF SGN
Airport Name Great Falls International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GTF SGN
ICAO Code KGTF VVTS
City Great Falls Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,680 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, -111.370000 10.820000, 106.650000

Great Falls (GTF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) in Great Falls, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,523 kilometers (7,781 miles / 6,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 14:36 in Great Falls, it's 04:36 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 3,647 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Great Falls International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Great Falls (GTF) follows a heading of 27° (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 Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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