Distance From RAF Lakenheath to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, LKZ - SGN Distance

The distance from RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 6287 miles or 10118 kilometers or 5460 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 Lakenheath ( United Kingdom ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakenheath and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 14 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Lakenheath, Lakenheath, United Kingdom to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14 hours 27 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 • LKZ - SGN

Kilometers		10118 km
Statute Miles		6287 miles
Nautical Miles		5460 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 27 minutes

RAF Lakenheath to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - LKZ to SGN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lakenheath, United Kingdom and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LKZ - SGN

Time difference between Lakenheath (United Kingdom) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 6 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 6 Hours ahead of Lakenheath.

Location	Local Time
Lakenheath (United Kingdom)	2026-09-15, 00:56:08 BST
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2026-09-15, 06:56:08 +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

RAF Lakenheath (LKZ / EGUL) Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Destination

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