Distance From Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, SGN - MDW Distance

The distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8689 miles or 13983 kilometers or 7545 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 Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Chicago takes around 19 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 19 hours 58 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 - MDW

Kilometers		13983 km
Statute Miles		8689 miles
Nautical Miles		7545 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 58 minutes

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - SGN to MDW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SGN - MDW

Time difference between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Chicago (United States) is 12 Hours.
Chicago time is 12 Hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

Location	Local Time
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2026-05-25, 07:50:49 +07
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-24, 19:50:49 CDT

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

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

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States