PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
18,147 km
11,276 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
18,147 km
11,276 mi / 9,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
356°
north

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PYA SGN
Airport Name Velasquez Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PYA SGN
ICAO Code SKVL VVTS
City Velasquez Ho Chi Minh City
Country Colombia Vietnam
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 566 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, -74.460000 10.820000, 106.650000

Velasquez (PYA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18,147 kilometers (11,276 miles / 9,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Colombia 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 10:02 in Velasquez, it's 22:02 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 Velasquez (PYA) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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