MID
Merida
Mexico
16,059 km
9,979 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,059 km
9,979 mi / 8,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Merida
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MID SGN
Airport Name Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MID SGN
ICAO Code MMMD VVTS
City Merida Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mexico Vietnam
Timezone America/Merida Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 38 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 20.940000, -89.660000 10.820000, 106.650000

Merida (MID) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) in Merida, Mexico to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,059 kilometers (9,979 miles / 8,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Mexico 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 18:39 in Merida, it's 07:39 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 Merida (MID) follows a heading of 27° (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 Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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