SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
13,662 km
8,489 miles
TYZ
Taylor
United States
Distance
13,662 km
8,489 mi / 7,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN TYZ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code SGN TYZ
ICAO Code VVTS KTYL
City Ho Chi Minh City Taylor
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Phoenix
Elevation 33 ft 5,823 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 34.450000, -110.120000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Taylor (TYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Taylor Airport (TYZ) in Taylor, United States is 13,662 kilometers (8,489 miles / 7,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 02:40 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 12:40 in Taylor. With a 14-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 5,790 feet between the two airports. Taylor Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taylor (TYZ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Taylor Airport (TYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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