SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
14,272 km
8,868 miles
TBN
Fort Leonard Wood
United States
Distance
14,272 km
8,868 mi / 7,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN TBN
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field
IATA Code SGN TBN
ICAO Code VVTS KTBN
City Ho Chi Minh City Fort Leonard Wood
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 1,160 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 37.740000, -92.140000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Fort Leonard Wood (TBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) in Fort Leonard Wood, United States is 14,272 kilometers (8,868 miles / 7,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 13:04 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 00:04 in Fort Leonard Wood. 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 1,127 feet between the two airports. Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Leonard Wood (TBN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 336° (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 Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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