RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
13,595 km
8,448 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,595 km
8,448 mi / 7,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RTL SGN
Airport Name Spirit Lake Municipal Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RTL SGN
ICAO Code K0F3 VVTS
City Spirit Lake Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,434 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 43.390000, -95.140000 10.820000, 106.650000

Spirit Lake (RTL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,595 kilometers (8,448 miles / 7,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 04:42 in Spirit Lake, it's 17:42 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 13-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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Spirit Lake Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Spirit Lake (RTL) follows a heading of 19° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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