PQE
La Dorada
Colombia
18,197 km
11,307 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
18,197 km
11,307 mi / 9,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
355°
north

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PQE SGN
Airport Name German Olano Air Base Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PQE SGN
ICAO Code SKPQ VVTS
City La Dorada Ho Chi Minh City
Country Colombia Vietnam
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 566 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.480000, -74.660000 10.820000, 106.650000

La Dorada (PQE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from German Olano Air Base (PQE) in La Dorada, Colombia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18,197 kilometers (11,307 miles / 9,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Colombia 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 02:13 in La Dorada, it's 14:13 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 12-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 La Dorada (PQE) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the German Olano Air Base (PQE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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