LAA
Lamar
United States
13,781 km
8,563 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
13,781 km
8,563 mi / 7,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
325°
northwest

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LAA SGN
Airport Name Southeast Colorado Regional Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LAA SGN
ICAO Code KLAA VVTS
City Lamar Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,706 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.070000, -102.690000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lamar (LAA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) in Lamar, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 13,781 kilometers (8,563 miles / 7,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 United States with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Lamar, it's 06:23 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 14-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 3,673 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Southeast Colorado Regional Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lamar (LAA) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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