SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
16,754 km
10,411 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
16,754 km
10,411 mi / 9,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN SSO
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code SGN SSO
ICAO Code VVTS SNLO
City Ho Chi Minh City Sao Lourenco
Country Vietnam Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 33 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 16,754 kilometers (10,411 miles / 9,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Brazil. 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 11:25 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 01:25 in Sao Lourenco. 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 2,838 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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