PCS
Picos
Brazil
16,496 km
10,250 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,496 km
10,250 mi / 8,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

PCS SGN
Airport Name Picos Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PCS SGN
ICAO Code SNPC VVTS
City Picos Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,050 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.060000, -41.520000 10.820000, 106.650000

Picos (PCS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,496 kilometers (10,250 miles / 8,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 19:02 in Picos, it's 05:02 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,017 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Picos Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Picos (PCS) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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