RBF
Big Bear City
United States
13,220 km
8,214 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,220 km
8,214 mi / 7,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RBF SGN
Airport Name Big Bear City Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RBF SGN
ICAO Code KL35 VVTS
City Big Bear City Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6,752 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.260000, -116.860000 10.820000, 106.650000

Big Bear City (RBF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,220 kilometers (8,214 miles / 7,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:22 in Big Bear City, it's 01:22 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 15-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 6,719 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Big Bear City Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Big Bear City (RBF) follows a heading of 41° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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