CKU
Cordova
United States
9,898 km
6,150 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,898 km
6,150 mi / 5,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
291°
west northwest

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CKU SGN
Airport Name Cordova Municipal Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CKU SGN
ICAO Code KCKU VVTS
City Cordova Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 59 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.540000, -145.730000 10.820000, 106.650000

Cordova (CKU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) in Cordova, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,898 kilometers (6,150 miles / 5,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 23:18 in Cordova, it's 15:18 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 Cordova (CKU) 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 Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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