BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
16,109 km
10,010 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,109 km
10,010 mi / 8,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Santiago
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

BBA SGN
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BBA SGN
ICAO Code SCBA VVTS
City Balmaceda Ho Chi Minh City
Country Chile Vietnam
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,722 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 10.820000, 106.650000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,109 kilometers (10,010 miles / 8,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Chile with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:17 in Balmaceda, it's 15:17 in Ho Chi Minh City. 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 1,689 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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