SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
17,593 km
10,932 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
17,593 km
10,932 mi / 9,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
335°
north northwest

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SGN SOM
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code SGN SOM
ICAO Code VVTS SVST
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Caracas
Elevation 33 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 8.950000, -64.150000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 17,593 kilometers (10,932 miles / 9,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Venezuela. 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 18:58 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 07:58 in San Tome Airport. With a 11-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 San Tome Airport (SOM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 25° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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