AQP
Arequipa
Peru
19,372 km
12,037 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
19,372 km
12,037 mi / 10,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Lima
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AQP SGN
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AQP SGN
ICAO Code SPQU VVTS
City Arequipa Ho Chi Minh City
Country Peru Vietnam
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 8,405 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 10.820000, 106.650000

Arequipa (AQP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 19,372 kilometers (12,037 miles / 10,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Arequipa, it's 23:59 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,372 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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