GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,555 km
10,287 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,555 km
10,287 mi / 8,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SGN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GIG SGN
ICAO Code SBGL VVTS
City Rio De Janeiro Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 28 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,555 kilometers (10,287 miles / 8,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 08:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:45 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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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