SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
18,254 km
11,342 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
18,254 km
11,342 mi / 9,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

SGN TAU
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code SGN TAU
ICAO Code VVTS SKTA
City Ho Chi Minh City Tauramena
Country Vietnam Colombia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Bogota
Elevation 33 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 5.010000, -72.740000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 18,254 kilometers (11,342 miles / 9,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 18:22 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:22 in Tauramena. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,429 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 2° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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