Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, SMO - SGN Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 8154 miles or 13122 kilometers or 7081 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 Santa Monica ( United States ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 18 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18 hours 44 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 • SMO - SGN

Kilometers		13122 km
Statute Miles		8154 miles
Nautical Miles		7081 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 44 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to SGN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - SGN

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

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2026-08-04, 02:19:30 PDT
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2026-08-04, 16:19:30 +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

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

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