SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
12,338 km
7,667 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
12,338 km
7,667 mi / 6,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN YXH
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code SGN YXH
ICAO Code VVTS CYXH
City Ho Chi Minh City Medicine Hat
Country Vietnam Canada
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 50.020000, -110.720000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 12,338 kilometers (7,667 miles / 6,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 12:43 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 22:43 in Medicine Hat. 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 2,319 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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