SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
14,406 km
8,951 miles
SWW
Sweetwater
United States
Distance
14,406 km
8,951 mi / 7,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

SGN SWW
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Avenger Field
IATA Code SGN SWW
ICAO Code VVTS KSWW
City Ho Chi Minh City Sweetwater
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 32.470000, -100.470000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sweetwater (SWW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Avenger Field (SWW) in Sweetwater, United States is 14,406 kilometers (8,951 miles / 7,778 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 03:15 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 15:15 in Sweetwater. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,347 feet between the two airports. Avenger Field sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Sweetwater (SWW) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Avenger Field (SWW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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