# Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Vinh (VII)

> 12,525 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,525 km / 7,783 mi / 6,763 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 314° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 39° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Vietnam
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 18:14 in Los Angeles, it's 08:14 in Vinh)
- **Elevation difference**: 105 ft (VII is lower than LAX)

## Airports

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

### [Vinh Airport (VII)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vii-vinh-vinh-airport/1ef266df-f66d-66b6-bf18-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vinh, Vietnam
- ICAO: VVVH
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Coordinates: 18.740000, 105.670000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:14 in Los Angeles, it's 08:14 in Vinh.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vinh Airport (VII)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vii-vinh-vinh-airport/1ef266df-f66d-66b6-bf18-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)