SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
16,300 km
10,128 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
16,300 km
10,128 mi / 8,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
35°
northeast

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SGN SZT
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code SGN SZT
ICAO Code VVTS MMSC
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam Mexico
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 33 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 16.690000, -92.530000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 16,300 kilometers (10,128 miles / 8,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Mexico. 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 22:49 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 09:49 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 13-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 7,674 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 324° (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 San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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