Airport Comparison
| SGN | VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport |
| IATA Code | SGN | VPS |
| ICAO Code | VVTS | KVPS |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach |
| Country | Vietnam | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 84 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.820000, 106.650000 | 30.480000, -86.530000 |
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, United States is 15,211 kilometers (9,452 miles / 8,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.
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 18:03 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 05:03 in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach. With a 13-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 Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 341° (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 Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.