Airport Comparison
| PPG | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pago Pago International Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| IATA Code | PPG | SGN |
| ICAO Code | NSTU | VVTS |
| City | Pago Pago | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | AS | Vietnam |
| Timezone | Pacific/Pago_Pago | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -14.330000, -170.710000 | 10.820000, 106.650000 |
Pago Pago (PPG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Pago Pago, AS to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,526 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.
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 AS with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Pago Pago, it's 21:11 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 18-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 Pago Pago (PPG) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.