MRD
Merida
Venezuela
17,844 km
11,088 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,844 km
11,088 mi / 9,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Caracas
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MRD SGN
Airport Name Alberto Carnevalli Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MRD SGN
ICAO Code SVMD VVTS
City Merida Ho Chi Minh City
Country Venezuela Vietnam
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,007 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.580000, -71.160000 10.820000, 106.650000

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

The flight distance from Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,844 kilometers (11,088 miles / 9,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Venezuela 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 07:04 in Merida, it's 18:04 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,974 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Alberto Carnevalli Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Merida (MRD) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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