SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
10,297 km
6,399 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
10,297 km
6,399 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

SGN THU
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code SGN THU
ICAO Code VVTS BGTL
City Ho Chi Minh City Thule
Country Vietnam Greenland
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Thule
Elevation 33 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 76.530000, -68.700000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 10,297 kilometers (6,399 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Greenland. 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 22:13 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 11:13 in Thule. With a 11-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 Thule (THU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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