The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,673 kilometers (10,360 miles / 9,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Honduras with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:08 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 22:08 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 13-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 1,957 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Copan Ruinas Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.