The flight distance from Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,090 kilometers (10,619 miles / 9,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 11:33 in Santa Maria, it's 21:33 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 Santa Maria (RIA) follows a heading of 221° (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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.