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ILN to SGN: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
8,901 mi
14,324 km · 7,735 nm
17h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,901 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 55m 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
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, 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 ILN
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 ILN from SGN?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 8,901 miles (14,324 km, 7,735 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to SGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 55m 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 Wilmington and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 11 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to SGN?
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