FHU
Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
United States
13,871 km
8,619 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,871 km
8,619 mi / 7,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Phoenix
Heading
314°
northwest

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FHU SGN
Airport Name Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code FHU SGN
ICAO Code KFHU VVTS
City Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,719 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 31.590000, -110.340000 10.820000, 106.650000

Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,871 kilometers (8,619 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 11:07 in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, it's 01:07 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 14-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 4,686 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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