Distance From JGSDF Camp Akita Heliport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

The distance from JGSDF Camp Akita Heliport () to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 2861 miles or 4603 kilometers or 2484 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 Akita ( Japan ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akita and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 6 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from JGSDF Camp Akita Heliport, Akita, Japan to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6 hours 34 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		4603 km
Statute Miles		2861 miles
Nautical Miles		2484 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 34 minutes

JGSDF Camp Akita Heliport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - to SGN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Akita, Japan and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SGN

Time difference between Akita (Japan) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 2 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 2 Hours behind Akita.

Location	Local Time
Akita (Japan)	2026-09-17, 16:39:11 JST
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2026-09-17, 14:39:11 +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

JGSDF Camp Akita Heliport ( / ) Akita, Japan

Destination

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