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SGN to SJC: distance & flight time

Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)

7,859 mi
12,647 km · 6,829 nm
15h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

7,859 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 53m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is SGN from SJC?

The flight distance from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Jose (SJC) is 7,859 miles (12,647 km, 6,829 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SGN to SJC?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 53m 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 Ho Chi Minh City and San Jose?

San Jose is 14 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

What is the cheapest way to fly from SGN to SJC?

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