SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
18,931 km
11,763 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
18,931 km
11,763 mi / 10,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN XMS
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code SGN XMS
ICAO Code VVTS SEMC
City Ho Chi Minh City Macas
Country Vietnam Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 33 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 18,931 kilometers (11,763 miles / 10,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Ecuador. 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 06:04 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 18:04 in Macas. 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 3,419 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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