Distance From City of Fort Lauderdale Heliport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

The distance from City of Fort Lauderdale Heliport () to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 9844 miles or 15842 kilometers or 8548 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 Fort Lauderdale ( United States ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lauderdale and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 22 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from City of Fort Lauderdale Heliport, Fort Lauderdale, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 22 hours 37 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		15842 km
Statute Miles		9844 miles
Nautical Miles		8548 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 37 minutes

City of Fort Lauderdale Heliport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - to SGN Flight Path

Location of City of Fort Lauderdale Heliport & Tan Son Nhat International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Lauderdale to Ho Chi Minh City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Lauderdale, United States and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SGN

Time difference between Fort Lauderdale (United States) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 12 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 12 Hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.

Location	Local Time
Fort Lauderdale (United States)	2025-12-14, 09:23:21 EST
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2025-12-14, 21:23:21 +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

City of Fort Lauderdale Heliport ( / 30FD) Fort Lauderdale, United States

Destination

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