PHP
Philip
United States
13,280 km
8,252 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,280 km
8,252 mi / 7,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
328°
north northwest

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PHP SGN
Airport Name Philip Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PHP SGN
ICAO Code KPHP VVTS
City Philip Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,209 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.050000, -101.600000 10.820000, 106.650000

Philip (PHP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Philip Airport (PHP) in Philip, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,280 kilometers (8,252 miles / 7,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 07:00 in Philip, it's 21:00 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 14-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 2,176 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Philip Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Philip (PHP) follows a heading of 23° (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 Philip Airport (PHP) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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