ELI
Elim
United States
8,973 km
5,576 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,973 km
5,576 mi / 4,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

ELI SGN
Airport Name Elim Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ELI SGN
ICAO Code PFEL VVTS
City Elim Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 162 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 64.610000, -162.270000 10.820000, 106.650000

Elim (ELI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elim Airport (ELI) in Elim, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,973 kilometers (5,576 miles / 4,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:53 in Elim, it's 18:53 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 Elim (ELI) follows a heading of 26° (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 Elim Airport (ELI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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