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MEI to SGN: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
9,287 mi
14,945 km · 8,070 nm
18h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,287 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 41m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, 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 MEI
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 MEI from SGN?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 9,287 miles (14,945 km, 8,070 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to SGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 41m 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 Meridian and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to SGN?
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