RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
17,056 km
10,598 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,056 km
10,598 mi / 9,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RAO SGN
Airport Name Leite Lopes Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RAO SGN
ICAO Code SBRP VVTS
City Ribeirao Preto Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,806 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -21.140000, -47.780000 10.820000, 106.650000

Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,056 kilometers (10,598 miles / 9,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 13:55 in Ribeirao Preto, it's 23:55 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 1,773 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Leite Lopes Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Ribeirao Preto (RAO) follows a heading of 244° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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