MEA
Macae
Brazil
16,424 km
10,205 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,424 km
10,205 mi / 8,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
106°
east southeast

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MEA SGN
Airport Name Macae Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MEA SGN
ICAO Code SBME VVTS
City Macae Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 8 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.340000, -41.770000 10.820000, 106.650000

Macae (MEA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,424 kilometers (10,205 miles / 8,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 22:47 in Macae, it's 08:47 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 Macae (MEA) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Macae Airport (MEA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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