GNT
Grants
United States
13,742 km
8,539 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,742 km
8,539 mi / 7,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GNT SGN
Airport Name Grants-Milan Municipal Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GNT SGN
ICAO Code KGNT VVTS
City Grants Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6,537 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.170000, -107.900000 10.820000, 106.650000

Grants (GNT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) in Grants, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,742 kilometers (8,539 miles / 7,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 21:25 in Grants, it's 11:25 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 6,504 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Grants-Milan Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Grants (GNT) follows a heading of 34° (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 Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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