Airport Comparison
| MDQ | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Astor Piazzola International Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDQ | SGN |
| ICAO Code | SAZM | VVTS |
| City | Mar del Plata | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | Argentina | Vietnam |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Elevation | 72 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.930000, -57.570000 | 10.820000, 106.650000 |
Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,615 kilometers (10,324 miles / 8,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.
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 Argentina 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 19:17 in Mar del Plata, it's 05:17 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.
The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.