HNL
Honolulu
United States
10,124 km
6,291 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,124 km
6,291 mi / 5,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
282°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

HNL SGN
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code HNL SGN
ICAO Code PHNL VVTS
City Honolulu Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 10.820000, 106.650000

Honolulu (HNL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,124 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 04:47 in Honolulu, it's 21:47 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 17-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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