GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,841 km
10,465 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,841 km
10,465 mi / 9,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SGN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GRU SGN
ICAO Code SBGR VVTS
City Sao Paulo Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,459 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 10.820000, 106.650000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,841 kilometers (10,465 miles / 9,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 04:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:07 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 2,426 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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