SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
14,800 km
9,196 miles
SSF
San Antonio
United States
Distance
14,800 km
9,196 mi / 7,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN SSF
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Stinson Municipal Airport
IATA Code SGN SSF
ICAO Code VVTS KSSF
City Ho Chi Minh City San Antonio
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 578 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 29.340000, -98.470000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Antonio (SSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) in San Antonio, United States is 14,800 kilometers (9,196 miles / 7,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 18:55 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 05:55 in San Antonio. 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.

The return flight from San Antonio (SSF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 325° (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 Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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