The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,111 kilometers (8,768 miles / 7,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 14:12 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 04:12 in Ho Chi Minh City. 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 3,914 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 35° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.