BIG
Delta Junction Ft Greely
United States
9,763 km
6,067 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,763 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BIG SGN
Airport Name Allen Army Air Field Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BIG SGN
ICAO Code PABI VVTS
City Delta Junction Ft Greely Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,285 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 64.000000, -145.720000 10.820000, 106.650000

Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,763 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 00:21 in Delta Junction Ft Greely, it's 16:21 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 1,252 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Allen Army Air Field.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) follows a heading of 25° (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 Allen Army Air Field (BIG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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