IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
17,842 km
11,087 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,842 km
11,087 mi / 9,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IRJ SGN
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code IRJ SGN
ICAO Code SANL VVTS
City La Rioja Ho Chi Minh City
Country Argentina Vietnam
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,437 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 10.820000, 106.650000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,842 kilometers (11,087 miles / 9,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 10:31 in La Rioja, it's 20:31 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 1,404 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 197° (south 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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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