SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,381 km
5,829 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
9,381 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN UUK
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code SGN UUK
ICAO Code VVTS PAKU
City Ho Chi Minh City Kuparuk
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 70.330000, -149.600000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 9,381 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 22:03 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:03 in Kuparuk. With a 16-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 Kuparuk (UUK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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