SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
12,072 km
7,501 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
12,072 km
7,501 mi / 6,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN YLJ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code SGN YLJ
ICAO Code VVTS CYLJ
City Ho Chi Minh City Meadow Lake
Country Vietnam Canada
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Regina
Elevation 33 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 54.130000, -108.520000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 12,072 kilometers (7,501 miles / 6,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 20:04 in Meadow Lake. With a 13-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 1,543 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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