The flight distance from Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,548 kilometers (10,904 miles / 9,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Costa Rica 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 18:33 in Palmar Sur, it's 07:33 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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) 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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.