SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
13,592 km
8,446 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
13,592 km
8,446 mi / 7,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SGN YEL
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code SGN YEL
ICAO Code VVTS CYEL
City Ho Chi Minh City Elliot Lake
Country Vietnam Canada
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 46.350000, -82.560000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 13,592 kilometers (8,446 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Canada. 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 09:04 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 21:04 in Elliot Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,054 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 349° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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