The flight distance from Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,855 kilometers (10,473 miles / 9,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 21:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:09 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 2,335 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Campo de Marte Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sao Paulo (SAO) follows a heading of 240° (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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.