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LAL to SGN: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
9,693 mi
15,600 km · 8,423 nm
19h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,693 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 28m 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
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, 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 LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 mi away
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 LAL from SGN?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 9,693 miles (15,600 km, 8,423 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to SGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 28m 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 Lakeland and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 11 hours ahead of Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to SGN?
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