AKP
Anaktuvuk Pass
United States
9,366 km
5,820 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,366 km
5,820 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKP SGN
Airport Name Anaktuvuk Pass Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AKP SGN
ICAO Code PAKP VVTS
City Anaktuvuk Pass Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,106 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 68.130000, -151.740000 10.820000, 106.650000

Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) in Anaktuvuk Pass, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,366 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 United States with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Anaktuvuk Pass, it's 08:07 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 16-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 2,073 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Anaktuvuk Pass Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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