SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
14,134 km
8,782 miles
WLD
Winfield/Arkansas City
United States
Distance
14,134 km
8,782 mi / 7,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN WLD
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Strother Field
IATA Code SGN WLD
ICAO Code VVTS KWLD
City Ho Chi Minh City Winfield/Arkansas City
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 1,160 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 37.170000, -97.040000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Strother Field (WLD) in Winfield/Arkansas City, United States is 14,134 kilometers (8,782 miles / 7,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 02:52 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 13:52 in Winfield/Arkansas City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,127 feet between the two airports. Strother Field sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 330° (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 Strother Field (WLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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