SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
10,415 km
6,472 miles
YXY
Whitehorse
Canada
Distance
10,415 km
6,472 mi / 5,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN YXY
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
IATA Code SGN YXY
ICAO Code VVTS CYXY
City Ho Chi Minh City Whitehorse
Country Vietnam Canada
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Whitehorse
Elevation 33 ft 2,317 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 60.710000, -135.070000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Whitehorse (YXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 10,415 kilometers (6,472 miles / 5,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 14:49 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 00:49 in Whitehorse. 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 2,284 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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