RTN
Raton
United States
13,805 km
8,578 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,805 km
8,578 mi / 7,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RTN SGN
Airport Name Raton Municipal/Crews Field Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RTN SGN
ICAO Code KRTN VVTS
City Raton Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6,352 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.740000, -104.500000 10.820000, 106.650000

Raton (RTN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) in Raton, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,805 kilometers (8,578 miles / 7,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 13:10 in Raton, it's 03:10 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 6,319 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Raton Municipal/Crews 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 Raton (RTN) follows a heading of 30° (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 Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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