# Distance from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

> 1,118 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,118 km / 695 mi / 604 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 154° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 335° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Laos) → Vietnam
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 20:05 in Luang Phabang, it's 20:05 in Ho Chi Minh City)
- **Elevation difference**: 922 ft (SGN is lower than LPQ)

## Airports

### [Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lpq-luang-phabang-luang-phabang-international-airport/1ef266df-f27b-6738-a565-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Luang Phabang, Laos
- ICAO: VLLB
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 19.900000, 102.160000
- Elevation: 955 ft

### [Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sgn-ho-chi-minh-city-tan-son-nhat-international-airport/1ef266df-f661-676c-851b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- ICAO: VVTS
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Coordinates: 10.820000, 106.650000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

## Related

- [Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lpq-luang-phabang-luang-phabang-international-airport/1ef266df-f27b-6738-a565-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sgn-ho-chi-minh-city-tan-son-nhat-international-airport/1ef266df-f661-676c-851b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)