The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Santa Maria Airport (SMG) in Santa Maria, Peru is 19,597 kilometers (12,177 miles / 10,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Peru. 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 16:26 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 04:26 in Santa Maria. 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.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 252° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Santa Maria Airport (SMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.