SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
14,890 km
9,252 miles
TCL
Tuscaloosa
United States
Distance
14,890 km
9,252 mi / 8,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN TCL
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport
IATA Code SGN TCL
ICAO Code VVTS KTCL
City Ho Chi Minh City Tuscaloosa
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 33.220000, -87.610000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tuscaloosa (TCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) in Tuscaloosa, United States is 14,890 kilometers (9,252 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 15:56 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 02:56 in Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa (TCL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 340° (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 Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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