SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
11,874 km
7,378 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
11,874 km
7,378 mi / 6,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN YDC
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code SGN YDC
ICAO Code VVTS CER3
City Ho Chi Minh City Drayton Valley
Country Vietnam Canada
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 53.270000, -114.960000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 11,874 kilometers (7,378 miles / 6,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Canada. 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 03:21 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 13:21 in Drayton Valley. 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 2,743 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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