BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
18,019 km
11,197 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
18,019 km
11,197 mi / 9,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BGA SGN
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BGA SGN
ICAO Code SKBG VVTS
City Bucaramanga Ho Chi Minh City
Country Colombia Vietnam
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,897 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18,019 kilometers (11,197 miles / 9,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Colombia 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 18:45 in Bucaramanga, it's 06:45 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 12-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 3,864 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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