The flight distance from Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) in Fort Madison, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,000 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 06:11 in Fort Madison, it's 19:11 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 Fort Madison (FMS) follows a heading of 17° (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 Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.