SCL
Santiago
Chile
17,492 km
10,869 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,492 km
10,869 mi / 9,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Santiago
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

SCL SGN
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code SCL SGN
ICAO Code SCEL VVTS
City Santiago Ho Chi Minh City
Country Chile Vietnam
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,555 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 10.820000, 106.650000

Santiago (SCL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,492 kilometers (10,869 miles / 9,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Chile 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 07:57 in Santiago, it's 17:57 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 1,522 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 186° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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