RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
16,804 km
10,442 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
16,804 km
10,442 mi / 9,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RIG SGN
Airport Name Rio Grande Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RIG SGN
ICAO Code SJRG VVTS
City Rio Grande Ho Chi Minh City
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 27 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -32.080000, -52.160000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rio Grande (RIG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 16,804 kilometers (10,442 miles / 9,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 16:59 in Rio Grande, it's 02:59 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Rio Grande (RIG) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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