LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
19,172 km
11,913 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
19,172 km
11,913 mi / 10,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/La_Paz
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LPB SGN
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LPB SGN
ICAO Code SLLP VVTS
City La Paz / El Alto Ho Chi Minh City
Country Bolivia Vietnam
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 13,355 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 10.820000, 106.650000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 19,172 kilometers (11,913 miles / 10,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 12:59 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 11-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 13,322 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than El Alto International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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