SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
14,977 km
9,306 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
14,977 km
9,306 mi / 8,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SGN SUM
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code SGN SUM
ICAO Code VVTS KSMS
City Ho Chi Minh City Sumter
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/New_York
Elevation 33 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 34.000000, -80.360000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 14,977 kilometers (9,306 miles / 8,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 18:11 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:11 in Sumter. With a 12-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 Sumter (SUM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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