LWS
Lewiston
United States
12,315 km
7,652 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,315 km
7,652 mi / 6,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LWS SGN
Airport Name Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LWS SGN
ICAO Code KLWS VVTS
City Lewiston Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,442 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, -117.020000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lewiston (LWS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,315 kilometers (7,652 miles / 6,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 03:57 in Lewiston, it's 18:57 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 15-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 1,409 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lewiston (LWS) 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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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