Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago
17h 46m The flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 13,959 km (8,674 miles) and takes approximately 17h 46m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 13°, passing near 69.4° N, 142.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 25h 23m | 25h 48m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 54m | 18h 19m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 31m | 15h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 25m | 16h 51m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SGN | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Chicago |
| Country | Vietnam | United States |
| ICAO | VVTS | KORD |
| Coordinates | 10.8188, 106.652 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 17h 46m. The great-circle distance is 13,959 km (8,674 miles, 7,537 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 13°.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Chicago?
13,959 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,674 miles or 7,537 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SGN and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,959 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 17h 46m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Ho Chi Minh City
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.