BUN
Buenaventura
Colombia
18,338 km
11,395 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
18,338 km
11,395 mi / 9,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BUN SGN
Airport Name Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BUN SGN
ICAO Code SKBU VVTS
City Buenaventura Ho Chi Minh City
Country Colombia Vietnam
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 48 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.820000, -76.990000 10.820000, 106.650000

Buenaventura (BUN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport (BUN) in Buenaventura, Colombia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18,338 kilometers (11,395 miles / 9,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 22:54 in Buenaventura, it's 10:54 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Buenaventura (BUN) follows a heading of 14° (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 Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport (BUN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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