PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
17,036 km
10,586 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,036 km
10,586 mi / 9,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Managua
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PUZ SGN
Airport Name Puerto Cabezas Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PUZ SGN
ICAO Code MNPC VVTS
City Puerto Cabezas Ho Chi Minh City
Country Nicaragua Vietnam
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 52 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.050000, -83.390000 10.820000, 106.650000

Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,036 kilometers (10,586 miles / 9,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Nicaragua 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 16:47 in Puerto Cabezas, it's 05:47 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) follows a heading of 22° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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