SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
13,293 km
8,260 miles
TNP
Twentynine Palms
United States
Distance
13,293 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN TNP
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Twentynine Palms Airport
IATA Code SGN TNP
ICAO Code VVTS KTNP
City Ho Chi Minh City Twentynine Palms
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 1,888 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 34.130000, -115.950000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Twentynine Palms (TNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) in Twentynine Palms, United States is 13,293 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 12:41 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 21:41 in Twentynine Palms. With a 15-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 1,855 feet between the two airports. Twentynine Palms Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Twentynine Palms (TNP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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