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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
14,904 km9,261 miles • 8,048 NM
Destination Airport
VVTSSGN
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Direct Distance
14,904 km
9,261 Statute Miles
8,048 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 2m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,341 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
329° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 2m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 42m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
29h 10m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 VN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
- City / Country: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- ICAO Code: VVTS
- Coordinates: 10.8188°, 106.6520°
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Elevation: 33 ft
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