SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
13,450 km
8,357 miles
WPO
Paonia
United States
Distance
13,450 km
8,357 mi / 7,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN WPO
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport North Fork Valley Airport
IATA Code SGN WPO
ICAO Code VVTS K7V2
City Ho Chi Minh City Paonia
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Denver
Elevation 33 ft 5,788 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 38.830000, -107.650000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Paonia (WPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) in Paonia, United States is 13,450 kilometers (8,357 miles / 7,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 14:01 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 00:01 in Paonia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,755 feet between the two airports. North Fork Valley Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paonia (WPO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 320° (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 North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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