ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
14,891 km
9,253 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
14,891 km
9,253 mi / 8,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
328°
north northwest

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ELA SGN
Airport Name Eagle Lake Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ELA SGN
ICAO Code KELA VVTS
City Eagle Lake Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 184 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 29.600000, -96.320000 10.820000, 106.650000

Eagle Lake (ELA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,891 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 19:26 in Eagle Lake, it's 08:26 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 Eagle Lake (ELA) 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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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