The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 17,750 kilometers (11,030 miles / 9,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 17:54 in Santiago. 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 Santiago (SYP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.