SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
16,502 km
10,254 miles
TFL
Teofilo Otoni
Brazil
Distance
16,502 km
10,254 mi / 8,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN TFL
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport
IATA Code SGN TFL
ICAO Code VVTS SNTO
City Ho Chi Minh City Teofilo Otoni
Country Vietnam Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 33 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -17.890000, -41.510000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 16,502 kilometers (10,254 miles / 8,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 12:38 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 02:38 in Teofilo Otoni. 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 1,539 feet between the two airports. Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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