Airport Comparison
| BAI | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Buenos Aires Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| IATA Code | BAI | SGN |
| ICAO Code | MRBA | VVTS |
| City | Punta Arenas | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | Costa Rica | Vietnam |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.160000, -83.330000 | 10.820000, 106.650000 |
Punta Arenas (BAI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,534 kilometers (10,895 miles / 9,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.
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 Costa Rica with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Punta Arenas, it's 10:15 in Ho Chi Minh City. 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 1,181 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.
The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.