SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
14,273 km
8,869 miles
WSH
Shirley
United States
Distance
14,273 km
8,869 mi / 7,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

SGN WSH
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Brookhaven Airport
IATA Code SGN WSH
ICAO Code VVTS KHWV
City Ho Chi Minh City Shirley
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/New_York
Elevation 33 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 40.820000, -72.870000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shirley (WSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States is 14,273 kilometers (8,869 miles / 7,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 13:46 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 01:46 in Shirley. With a 12-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 Shirley (WSH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Brookhaven Airport (WSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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