PQS
Pilot Station
United States
8,968 km
5,573 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,968 km
5,573 mi / 4,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Nome
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

PQS SGN
Airport Name Pilot Station Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PQS SGN
ICAO Code K0AK VVTS
City Pilot Station Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Nome Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 473 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 61.960000, -162.940000 10.820000, 106.650000

Pilot Station (PQS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,968 kilometers (5,573 miles / 4,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:15 in Pilot Station, it's 06:15 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 16-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 Pilot Station (PQS) follows a heading of 28° (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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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