FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
16,099 km
10,004 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,099 km
10,004 mi / 8,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
77°
east northeast

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FOR SGN
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code FOR SGN
ICAO Code SBFZ VVTS
City Fortaleza Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 82 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 10.820000, 106.650000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,099 kilometers (10,004 miles / 8,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Brazil 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 12:21 in Fortaleza, it's 22:21 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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