The flight distance from Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) in Sao Joao Del Rei, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,705 kilometers (10,380 miles / 9,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 11:10 in Sao Joao Del Rei, it's 21:10 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 3,084 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sao Joao Del Rei (JDR) follows a heading of 246° (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 Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.