CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
14,395 km
8,945 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
14,395 km
8,945 mi / 7,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUU SGN
Airport Name General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CUU SGN
ICAO Code MMCU VVTS
City Chihuahua Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mexico Vietnam
Timezone America/Mazatlan Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,462 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.700000, -105.970000 10.820000, 106.650000

Chihuahua (CUU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,395 kilometers (8,945 miles / 7,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Mexico 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 07:43 in Chihuahua, it's 21:43 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 14-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 4,429 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Chihuahua (CUU) follows a heading of 38° (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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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