ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
18,531 km
11,514 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
18,531 km
11,514 mi / 10,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ESM SGN
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ESM SGN
ICAO Code SETN VVTS
City Tachina Ho Chi Minh City
Country Ecuador Vietnam
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 32 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 10.820000, 106.650000

Tachina (ESM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18,531 kilometers (11,514 miles / 10,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Ecuador 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 16:06 in Tachina, it's 04:06 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 Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 28° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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