CHX
Changuinola
Panama
17,542 km
10,900 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,542 km
10,900 mi / 9,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHX SGN
Airport Name Cap Manuel Nino International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CHX SGN
ICAO Code MPCH VVTS
City Changuinola Ho Chi Minh City
Country Panama Vietnam
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 19 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.460000, -82.520000 10.820000, 106.650000

Changuinola (CHX) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cap Manuel Nino International Airport (CHX) in Changuinola, Panama to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,542 kilometers (10,900 miles / 9,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Panama with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Changuinola, it's 18:22 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Changuinola (CHX) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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