REC
Recife
Brazil
15,792 km
9,813 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
15,792 km
9,813 mi / 8,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SGN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code REC SGN
ICAO Code SBRF VVTS
City Recife Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 10.820000, 106.650000

Recife (REC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 15,792 kilometers (9,813 miles / 8,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 04:04 in Recife, it's 14:04 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 Recife (REC) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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