MOB
Mobile
United States
15,133 km
9,403 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
15,133 km
9,403 mi / 8,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
339°
north northwest

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MOB SGN
Airport Name Mobile Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MOB SGN
ICAO Code KMOB VVTS
City Mobile Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 219 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.690000, -88.240000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mobile (MOB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) in Mobile, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 15,133 kilometers (9,403 miles / 8,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 09:20 in Mobile, it's 22:20 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mobile (MOB) follows a heading of 19° (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 Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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