Airport Comparison
| SGN | SSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | St Simons Island Airport |
| IATA Code | SGN | SSI |
| ICAO Code | VVTS | KSSI |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | St Simons Island |
| Country | Vietnam | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 19 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.820000, 106.650000 | 31.150000, -81.390000 |
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to St Simons Island (SSI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to St Simons Island Airport (SSI) in St Simons Island, United States is 15,270 kilometers (9,488 miles / 8,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 10°.
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 18:58 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:58 in St Simons Island. 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 St Simons Island (SSI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 348° (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 St Simons Island Airport (SSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.