SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
12,793 km
7,949 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
12,793 km
7,949 mi / 6,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
322°
northwest

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SGN SJZ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code SGN SJZ
ICAO Code VVTS LPSJ
City Ho Chi Minh City Velas
Country Vietnam Portugal
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 33 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 38.670000, -28.180000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 12,793 kilometers (7,949 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Vietnam with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:26 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 08:26 in Velas. With a 8-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 Velas (SJZ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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