PAC
Albrook
Panama
17,710 km
11,004 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,710 km
11,004 mi / 9,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PAC SGN
Airport Name Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PAC SGN
ICAO Code MPMG VVTS
City Albrook Ho Chi Minh City
Country Panama Vietnam
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 31 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.970000, -79.560000 10.820000, 106.650000

Albrook (PAC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) in Albrook, Panama to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,710 kilometers (11,004 miles / 9,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Panama 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 10:56 in Albrook, it's 22:56 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 12-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 Albrook (PAC) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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