The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 17,574 kilometers (10,920 miles / 9,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 15:05 in Santa Marta. With a 12-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 Santa Marta (SMR) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 358° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.