SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
14,120 km
8,774 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
14,120 km
8,774 mi / 7,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN SZL
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code SGN SZL
ICAO Code VVTS KSZL
City Ho Chi Minh City Knob Noster
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 871 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 38.730000, -93.550000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 14,120 kilometers (8,774 miles / 7,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 05:08 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 16:08 in Knob Noster. 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.

The return flight from Knob Noster (SZL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 335° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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