Distance From Thomas C Russell Field to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, ALX - SGN Distance

The distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 9303 miles or 14971 kilometers or 8079 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 Alexander City ( United States ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexander City and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 21 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thomas C Russell Field, Alexander City, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 21 hours 23 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 • ALX - SGN

Kilometers		14971 km
Statute Miles		9303 miles
Nautical Miles		8079 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 23 minutes

Thomas C Russell Field to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - ALX to SGN Flight Path

Location of Thomas C Russell Field & Tan Son Nhat International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alexander City to Ho Chi Minh City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ALX - SGN

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

Location	Local Time
Alexander City (United States)	2025-12-05, 01:53:07 EST
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2025-12-05, 13:53:07 +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

Thomas C Russell Field (ALX / KALX) Alexander City, United States

Destination

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