MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
14,658 km
9,108 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
14,658 km
9,108 mi / 7,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRC SGN
Airport Name Maury County Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MRC SGN
ICAO Code KMRC VVTS
City Columbia/Mount Pleasant Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 681 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, -87.180000 10.820000, 106.650000

Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,658 kilometers (9,108 miles / 7,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 08:42 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, it's 21:42 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 Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) follows a heading of 15° (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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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