Airport Comparison
| SGN | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | SGN | WAL |
| ICAO Code | VVTS | KWAL |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Wallops Island |
| Country | Vietnam | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.820000, 106.650000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 14,589 kilometers (9,065 miles / 7,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 2°.
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 22:22 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 10:22 in Wallops Island. With a 12-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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 357° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.