RIW
Riverton
United States
13,045 km
8,106 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,045 km
8,106 mi / 7,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIW SGN
Airport Name Central Wyoming Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RIW SGN
ICAO Code KRIW VVTS
City Riverton Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,516 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 43.060000, -108.460000 10.820000, 106.650000

Riverton (RIW) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,045 kilometers (8,106 miles / 7,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 10:56 in Riverton, it's 00:56 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 5,483 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Central Wyoming Regional 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 Riverton (RIW) follows a heading of 28° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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