SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
16,199 km
10,066 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
16,199 km
10,066 mi / 8,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

SGN SSA
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SGN SSA
ICAO Code VVTS SBSV
City Ho Chi Minh City Salvador
Country Vietnam Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Bahia
Elevation 33 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 16,199 kilometers (10,066 miles / 8,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 14:05 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 04:05 in Salvador. 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 Salvador (SSA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.