LIM
Lima
Peru
19,584 km
12,169 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
19,584 km
12,169 mi / 10,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Lima
Heading
252°
west southwest

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LIM SGN
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LIM SGN
ICAO Code SPJC VVTS
City Lima Ho Chi Minh City
Country Peru Vietnam
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 113 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lima (LIM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 19,584 kilometers (12,169 miles / 10,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Peru 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 02:03 in Lima, it's 14:03 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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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