NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
14,908 km
9,263 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
14,908 km
9,263 mi / 8,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NLD SGN
Airport Name Quetzalcoatl International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code NLD SGN
ICAO Code MMNL VVTS
City Nuevo Laredo Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mexico Vietnam
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 484 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.440000, -99.570000 10.820000, 106.650000

Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 14,908 kilometers (9,263 miles / 8,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Mexico 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 17:22 in Nuevo Laredo, it's 06:22 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) follows a heading of 33° (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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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