The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,469 kilometers (10,855 miles / 9,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Costa Rica with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:04 in Puerto Limon, it's 11:04 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 13-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 Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 25° (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 Limon International Airport (LIO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.