PLL
Manaus
Brazil
18,313 km
11,379 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
18,313 km
11,379 mi / 9,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Manaus
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PLL SGN
Airport Name Ponta Pelada Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PLL SGN
ICAO Code SBMN VVTS
City Manaus Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Manaus Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 267 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.150000, -59.990000 10.820000, 106.650000

Manaus (PLL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) in Manaus, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18,313 kilometers (11,379 miles / 9,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 09:11 in Manaus, it's 20:11 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 11-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 Manaus (PLL) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.