The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,596 kilometers (10,313 miles / 8,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Brazil. 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 20:10 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 10:10 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.