MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
8,076 km
5,018 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,076 km
5,018 mi / 4,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

MDY SGN
Airport Name Henderson Field Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MDY SGN
ICAO Code PMDY VVTS
City Midway Atoll Ho Chi Minh City
Country UM Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Midway Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 12 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 10.820000, 106.650000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,076 kilometers (5,018 miles / 4,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:21 in Midway Atoll, it's 23:21 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Henderson Field (MDY) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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