The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 15,265 kilometers (9,485 miles / 8,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 11:15 in San Luis Potosi. 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 6,002 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.