SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
8,785 km
5,459 miles
SHH
Shishmaref
United States
Distance
8,785 km
5,459 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN SHH
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Shishmaref Airport
IATA Code SGN SHH
ICAO Code VVTS PASH
City Ho Chi Minh City Shishmaref
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 66.250000, -166.090000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shishmaref (SHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Shishmaref Airport (SHH) in Shishmaref, United States is 8,785 kilometers (5,459 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:11 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 08:11 in Shishmaref. With a 16-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 Shishmaref (SHH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Shishmaref Airport (SHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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