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RFD to SGN: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
8,640 mi
13,905 km · 7,508 nm
17h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,640 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 24m 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
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, 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 RFD
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 RFD from SGN?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 8,640 miles (13,905 km, 7,508 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to SGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 24m 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 Rockford and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to SGN?
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