CKS
Carajas
Brazil
17,396 km
10,809 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,396 km
10,809 mi / 9,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Araguaina
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CKS SGN
Airport Name Carajas Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CKS SGN
ICAO Code SBCJ VVTS
City Carajas Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Araguaina Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,064 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 10.820000, 106.650000

Carajas (CKS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,396 kilometers (10,809 miles / 9,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Brazil 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 16:26 in Carajas, it's 02:26 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 2,031 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Carajas Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Carajas (CKS) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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