OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
15,993 km
9,938 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
15,993 km
9,938 mi / 8,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OAX SGN
Airport Name Xoxocotlan International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code OAX SGN
ICAO Code MMOX VVTS
City Oaxaca Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mexico Vietnam
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,989 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 17.000000, -96.730000 10.820000, 106.650000

Oaxaca (OAX) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 15,993 kilometers (9,938 miles / 8,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Mexico with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:41 in Oaxaca, it's 23:41 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 13-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 4,956 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Xoxocotlan International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Oaxaca (OAX) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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