SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
13,089 km
8,133 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
13,089 km
8,133 mi / 7,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN WJF
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code SGN WJF
ICAO Code VVTS KWJF
City Ho Chi Minh City Lancaster
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 34.740000, -118.220000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 13,089 kilometers (8,133 miles / 7,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 00:56 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 09:56 in Lancaster. 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 2,318 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 308° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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