Distance From Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, SGN - PTY Distance

The distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 11001 miles or 17704 kilometers or 9554 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Tocumen takes around 25 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 25 hours 17 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SGN - PTY

Kilometers		17704 km
Statute Miles		11001 miles
Nautical Miles		9554 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 17 minutes

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - SGN to PTY Flight Path

Location of Tan Son Nhat International Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ho Chi Minh City to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SGN - PTY

Time difference between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Tocumen (Panama) is 12 Hours.
Tocumen time is 12 Hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

Location	Local Time
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2025-12-15, 12:32:01 +07
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-15, 00:32:01 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN / VVTS) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama