The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18,633 kilometers (11,578 miles / 10,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Chile 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 08:58 in Calama, it's 18:58 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 10-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 7,510 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than El Loa 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 Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 199° (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 El Loa Airport (CJC) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.