BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
17,230 km
10,706 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,230 km
10,706 mi / 9,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Managua
Heading
335°
north northwest

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BEF SGN
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BEF SGN
ICAO Code MNBL VVTS
City Bluefileds Ho Chi Minh City
Country Nicaragua Vietnam
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,230 kilometers (10,706 miles / 9,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Nicaragua 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 03:42 in Bluefileds, it's 16:42 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 25° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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