SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
18,712 km
11,627 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
18,712 km
11,627 mi / 10,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SGN TQS
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code SGN TQS
ICAO Code VVTS SKTQ
City Ho Chi Minh City Tres Esquinas
Country Vietnam Colombia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Bogota
Elevation 33 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 0.750000, -75.230000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 18,712 kilometers (11,627 miles / 10,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 04:17 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 16:17 in Tres Esquinas. 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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 351° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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