Airport Comparison
| NBW | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Leeward Point Field | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| IATA Code | NBW | SGN |
| ICAO Code | MUGM | VVTS |
| City | Guantanamo Bay Naval Station | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | Cuba | Vietnam |
| Timezone | America/Havana | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Elevation | 56 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.910000, -75.210000 | 10.820000, 106.650000 |
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,592 kilometers (10,310 miles / 8,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 356°.
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 Cuba 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 13:28 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, it's 01:28 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 12-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 Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Leeward Point Field (NBW) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.