SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
15,340 km
9,532 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
15,340 km
9,532 mi / 8,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

SGN SMB
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code SGN SMB
ICAO Code VVTS SCSB
City Ho Chi Minh City Cerro Sombrero
Country Vietnam Chile
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 33 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 15,340 kilometers (9,532 miles / 8,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:50 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 11:50 in Cerro Sombrero. 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 Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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