Distance From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, DCA - SGN Distance

The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 8997 miles or 14478 kilometers or 7813 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 Washington ( United States ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 20 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 20 hours 40 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 • DCA - SGN

Kilometers		14478 km
Statute Miles		8997 miles
Nautical Miles		7813 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 40 minutes

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - DCA to SGN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • DCA - SGN

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

Location	Local Time
Washington (United States)	2025-12-15, 02:27:19 EST
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2025-12-15, 14:27:19 +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

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States

Destination

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