Airport Comparison
| PUQ | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| IATA Code | PUQ | SGN |
| ICAO Code | SCCI | VVTS |
| City | Punta Arenas | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | Chile | Vietnam |
| Timezone | America/Punta_Arenas | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Elevation | 139 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -53.000000, -70.850000 | 10.820000, 106.650000 |
Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 15,320 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 176°.
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 Chile 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 03:36 in Punta Arenas, it's 13:36 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.
The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.