The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 15,089 kilometers (9,376 miles / 8,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 08:12 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 19:12 in Zacatecas. 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 7,108 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International 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 Zacatecas (ZCL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 316° (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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.