QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
17,041 km
10,589 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,041 km
10,589 mi / 9,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

QSC SGN
Airport Name Sao Carlos Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code QSC SGN
ICAO Code SDSC VVTS
City Sao Carlos Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,649 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -21.880000, -47.900000 10.820000, 106.650000

Sao Carlos (QSC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,041 kilometers (10,589 miles / 9,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 17:02 in Sao Carlos, it's 03:02 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,616 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Sao Carlos Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sao Carlos (QSC) follows a heading of 242° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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