SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
18,739 km
11,644 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
18,739 km
11,644 mi / 10,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN UYU
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code SGN UYU
ICAO Code VVTS SLUY
City Ho Chi Minh City Quijarro
Country Vietnam Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/La_Paz
Elevation 33 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 18,739 kilometers (11,644 miles / 10,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 21:55 in Quijarro. 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 11,103 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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