PEM
Puerto Maldonado
Peru
19,524 km
12,132 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
19,524 km
12,132 mi / 10,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Lima
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PEM SGN
Airport Name Padre Aldamiz International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PEM SGN
ICAO Code SPTU VVTS
City Puerto Maldonado Ho Chi Minh City
Country Peru Vietnam
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 659 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, -69.230000 10.820000, 106.650000

Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) in Puerto Maldonado, Peru to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 19,524 kilometers (12,132 miles / 10,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Peru 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 01:01 in Puerto Maldonado, it's 13:01 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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM) 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 Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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