HYS
Hays
United States
13,874 km
8,621 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,874 km
8,621 mi / 7,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HYS SGN
Airport Name Hays Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code HYS SGN
ICAO Code KHYS VVTS
City Hays Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,999 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -99.270000 10.820000, 106.650000

Hays (HYS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hays Regional Airport (HYS) in Hays, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,874 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 19:08 in Hays, it's 08:08 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 1,966 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Hays Regional Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Hays (HYS) follows a heading of 24° (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 Hays Regional Airport (HYS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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