Air Freight · Ho Chi Minh City → San Francisco
Air Freight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Vietnam to San Francisco (SFO), United States is a 12,597 km great-circle air lane. Typical transit is 2–6 days including handling, faster on direct or express service.
- Distance
- 12,597 km
- Transit
- 2–6 days
- Service
- Air Cargo
Lane at a glance
Route facts
Air freight is priced on chargeable weight — the greater of actual and volumetric weight — so share dimensions with your request and we reply with the best routing.
- Origin
- Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Vietnam
- Destination
- San Francisco (SFO), United States
- Distance
- 12,597 km
- Estimated transit
- 2–6 days
- Equipment
- Consolidated · direct · express
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send weight, dimensions and cargo type; we quote on chargeable weight and book the flight.
- 02
Pickup and export
Pickup and export clearance in Vietnam.
- 03
Flight
Ho Chi Minh City → San Francisco: usually 2–6 days door to airport depending on direct or consolidated service.
- 04
Import clearance
Clearance at the destination airport in United States.
- 05
Delivery
Final delivery to your address.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into United States
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill (AWB)
- CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond
- USMCA certification of origin when applicable
- FDA / USDA prior notice for regulated goods
What drives the price on this lane
- Chargeable weight: the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (1:6000)
- Fuel and security surcharges
- Airport handling and terminal fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Pickup and final delivery
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco take?+
Estimated transit is 2–6 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from San Francisco?+
About 12,597 km in a straight line.
How much does air freight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco cost?+
It depends on chargeable weight, the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
What documents do I need to import into United States?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Air waybill (AWB); CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond; USMCA certification of origin when applicable.
From Ho Chi Minh City to other destinations in United States
Other origins in Vietnam to San Francisco
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.