Airport Comparison
| SGN | SLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Storm Lake Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | SGN | SLB |
| ICAO Code | VVTS | KSLB |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Storm Lake |
| Country | Vietnam | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,488 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.820000, 106.650000 | 42.600000, -95.240000 |
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 13,671 kilometers (8,495 miles / 7,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.
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 18:28 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 05:28 in Storm Lake. 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 1,455 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The return flight from Storm Lake (SLB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.