QCO
Colon
Cuba
16,197 km
10,064 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,197 km
10,064 mi / 8,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Havana
Heading
347°
north northwest

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QCO SGN
Airport Name Colon Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code QCO SGN
ICAO Code MUCO VVTS
City Colon Ho Chi Minh City
Country Cuba Vietnam
Timezone America/Havana Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.710000, -80.920000 10.820000, 106.650000

Colon (QCO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,197 kilometers (10,064 miles / 8,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Cuba 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 00:00 in Colon, it's 12:00 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 Colon (QCO) follows a heading of 12° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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