RWI
Rocky Mount
United States
14,803 km
9,198 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
14,803 km
9,198 mi / 7,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

RWI SGN
Airport Name Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RWI SGN
ICAO Code KRWI VVTS
City Rocky Mount Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 158 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, -77.890000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rocky Mount (RWI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) in Rocky Mount, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,803 kilometers (9,198 miles / 7,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 15:33 in Rocky Mount, it's 03:33 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Rocky Mount (RWI) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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