CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
17,000 km
10,564 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,000 km
10,564 mi / 9,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

CVH SGN
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CVH SGN
ICAO Code SAHE VVTS
City Lafontaine Ho Chi Minh City
Country Argentina Vietnam
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,435 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,000 kilometers (10,564 miles / 9,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Argentina 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 08:19 in Lafontaine, it's 18:19 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 5,402 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Caviahue 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 Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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