BGQ
Big Lake
United States
9,654 km
5,999 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,654 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BGQ SGN
Airport Name Big Lake Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BGQ SGN
ICAO Code PAGQ VVTS
City Big Lake Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 162 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 61.530000, -149.810000 10.820000, 106.650000

Big Lake (BGQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,654 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 18:36 in Big Lake, it's 10:36 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Big Lake (BGQ) follows a heading of 28° (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 Big Lake Airport (BGQ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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