HCA
Big Spring
United States
14,371 km
8,930 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
14,371 km
8,930 mi / 7,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HCA SGN
Airport Name Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code HCA SGN
ICAO Code KBPG VVTS
City Big Spring Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,573 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.210000, -101.520000 10.820000, 106.650000

Big Spring (HCA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,371 kilometers (8,930 miles / 7,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 18:22 in Big Spring, it's 07:22 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,540 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Big Spring (HCA) follows a heading of 31° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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