Airport Comparison
| SGN | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | SGN | UIO |
| ICAO Code | VVTS | SEQM |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Quito |
| Country | Vietnam | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.820000, 106.650000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 18,704 kilometers (11,622 miles / 10,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.
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 Ecuador. 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 14:03 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 02:03 in Quito. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,167 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre 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 Quito (UIO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 335° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.