SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
17,562 km
10,912 miles
SSD
San Felipe
Chile
Distance
17,562 km
10,912 mi / 9,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
186°
south

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SGN SSD
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Victor Lafon Airport
IATA Code SGN SSD
ICAO Code VVTS SCSF
City Ho Chi Minh City San Felipe
Country Vietnam Chile
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Santiago
Elevation 33 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -32.750000, -70.700000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Felipe (SSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) in San Felipe, Chile is 17,562 kilometers (10,912 miles / 9,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 22:44 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 12:44 in San Felipe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,155 feet between the two airports. Victor Lafon Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from San Felipe (SSD) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 173° (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 Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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