SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
13,242 km
8,228 miles
SGU
St George
United States
Distance
13,242 km
8,228 mi / 7,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN SGU
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport St George Regional Airport
IATA Code SGN SGU
ICAO Code VVTS KSGU
City Ho Chi Minh City St George
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Denver
Elevation 33 ft 2,884 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 37.040000, -113.510000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to St George (SGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to St George Regional Airport (SGU) in St George, United States is 13,242 kilometers (8,228 miles / 7,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Vietnam with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:40 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 09:40 in St George. 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 2,851 feet between the two airports. St George Regional Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from St George (SGU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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