New York to Ho Chi Minh City
18h 11m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) covers 14,293 km (8,881 miles) and takes approximately 18h 11m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 359°, passing near 75.1° N, 108.1° 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 59m | 26h 24m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 19m | 18h 45m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 53m | 16h 18m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 49m | 17h 14m |
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
| JFK | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| City | New York | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | United States | Vietnam |
| ICAO | KJFK | VVTS |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 10.8188, 106.652 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 33 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Ho Chi Minh City?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) takes about 18h 11m. The great-circle distance is 14,293 km (8,881 miles, 7,718 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 359°.
How far is New York from Ho Chi Minh City?
14,293 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,881 miles or 7,718 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 JFK and SGN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,293 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 11m 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.
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.