BWG
Bowling Green
United States
14,529 km
9,028 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
14,529 km
9,028 mi / 7,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWG SGN
Airport Name Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BWG SGN
ICAO Code KBWG VVTS
City Bowling Green Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 547 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.960000, -86.420000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bowling Green (BWG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,529 kilometers (9,028 miles / 7,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 18:59 in Bowling Green, it's 07:59 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 Bowling Green (BWG) follows a heading of 14° (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 Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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