Distance From Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

The distance from Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport () to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 7730 miles or 12440 kilometers or 6713 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Elk Creek ( United States ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk Creek and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 17 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport, Elk Creek, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SGN

Kilometers		12440 km
Statute Miles		7730 miles
Nautical Miles		6713 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 46 minutes

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - to SGN Flight Path

Location of Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport & Tan Son Nhat International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elk Creek to Ho Chi Minh City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Elk Creek, United States and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. .

Nonstop flight route between Elk Creek, United States and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SGN

Time difference between Elk Creek (United States) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 14 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 14 Hours ahead of Elk Creek.

Location	Local Time
Elk Creek (United States)	2025-12-14, 00:43:29 MST
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2025-12-14, 14:43:29 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport ( / ) Elk Creek, United States

Destination

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN / VVTS) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam