The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 13,122 kilometers (8,154 miles / 7,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Vietnam with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 22:59 in Santa Monica. With a 15-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 Santa Monica (SMO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.