SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
11,946 km
7,423 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
11,946 km
7,423 mi / 6,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
33°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

SGN TCM
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code SGN TCM
ICAO Code VVTS KTCM
City Ho Chi Minh City Tacoma
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 47.140000, -122.480000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 11,946 kilometers (7,423 miles / 6,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 09:19 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 19:19 in Tacoma. With a 14-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 Tacoma (TCM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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