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DCA to SGN: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
8,997 mi
14,479 km · 7,818 nm
18h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,997 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 6m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- SGN — Tan Son Nhat International Airport · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near SGN
- VCA · Can Tho International Airport82 mi away
- VKG · Rach Gia Airport119 mi away
- KTI · Kratie Airport122 mi away
- PNH · Phnom Penh International Airport132 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SGN?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 8,997 miles (14,479 km, 7,818 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 11 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SGN?
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