SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
17,653 km
10,969 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
17,653 km
10,969 mi / 9,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN UAQ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code SGN UAQ
ICAO Code VVTS SANU
City Ho Chi Minh City San Juan
Country Vietnam Argentina
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 33 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 17,653 kilometers (10,969 miles / 9,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Argentina. 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 22:54 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 12:54 in San Juan. 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 1,925 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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