BFM
Mobile
United States
15,145 km
9,411 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
15,145 km
9,411 mi / 8,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
339°
north northwest

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BFM SGN
Airport Name Mobile International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BFM SGN
ICAO Code KBFM VVTS
City Mobile Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 26 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.630000, -88.070000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mobile (BFM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mobile International Airport (BFM) in Mobile, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 15,145 kilometers (9,411 miles / 8,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 09:01 in Mobile, it's 22:01 in Ho Chi Minh City. 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mobile (BFM) follows a heading of 18° (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 Mobile International Airport (BFM) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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