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.