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SAT to SGN: distance & flight time
San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) → Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
9,185 mi
14,782 km · 7,982 nm
18h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
9,185 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 29m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- SAT — San Antonio International Airport · San Antonio, 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 SAT
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base11 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base12 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport14 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport66 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 SAT from SGN?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 9,185 miles (14,782 km, 7,982 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAT to SGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 29m 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 San Antonio and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAT to SGN?
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