The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 19,341 kilometers (12,018 miles / 10,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Peru 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 21:16 in Rioja, it's 09:16 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,674 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Rioja (RIJ) follows a heading of 39° (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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.