BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
17,534 km
10,895 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,534 km
10,895 mi / 9,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
333°
north northwest

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.

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