Airport Comparison
| SGN | VVI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Viru Viru International Airport |
| IATA Code | SGN | VVI |
| ICAO Code | VVTS | SLVR |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Santa Cruz |
| Country | Vietnam | Bolivia |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,224 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.820000, 106.650000 | -17.640000, -63.140000 |
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Santa Cruz (VVI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 18,679 kilometers (11,607 miles / 10,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.
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 04:33 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 17:33 in Santa Cruz. 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 1,191 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The return flight from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.