SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
15,171 km
9,427 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
15,171 km
9,427 mi / 8,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN SYV
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code SGN SYV
ICAO Code VVTS KSYV
City Ho Chi Minh City Sylvester
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/New_York
Elevation 33 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 31.560000, -83.890000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 15,171 kilometers (9,427 miles / 8,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 15:34 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 03:34 in Sylvester. 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 Sylvester (SYV) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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