The flight distance from Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,601 kilometers (10,315 miles / 8,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Dominican Republic 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 05:24 in Puerto Plata, it's 16:24 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Puerto Plata (POP) follows a heading of 355° (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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.