The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 16,366 kilometers (10,169 miles / 8,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 Chile. 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 16:53 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:53 in Alto Palena. 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.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.