MHV
Mojave
United States
13,072 km
8,123 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,072 km
8,123 mi / 7,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MHV SGN
Airport Name Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MHV SGN
ICAO Code KMHV VVTS
City Mojave Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,801 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.060000, -118.150000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mojave (MHV) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,072 kilometers (8,123 miles / 7,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 07:23 in Mojave, it's 22:23 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 2,768 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mojave (MHV) follows a heading of 41° (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 Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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