BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
12,603 km
7,831 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,603 km
7,831 mi / 6,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BLU SGN
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BLU SGN
ICAO Code KBLU VVTS
City Emigrant Gap Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,284 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 10.820000, 106.650000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,603 kilometers (7,831 miles / 6,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 09:44 in Emigrant Gap, it's 00:44 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 15-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 5,251 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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