PWY
Pinedale
United States
12,996 km
8,075 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,996 km
8,075 mi / 7,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PWY SGN
Airport Name Ralph Wenz Field Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PWY SGN
ICAO Code KPNA VVTS
City Pinedale Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 7,096 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.800000, -109.810000 10.820000, 106.650000

Pinedale (PWY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ralph Wenz Field (PWY) in Pinedale, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,996 kilometers (8,075 miles / 7,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 05:21 in Pinedale, it's 19:21 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 7,063 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Ralph Wenz Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Pinedale (PWY) follows a heading of 29° (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 Ralph Wenz Field (PWY) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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