ELB
El Banco
Colombia
17,805 km
11,063 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
17,805 km
11,063 mi / 9,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
358°
north

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ELB SGN
Airport Name Las Flores Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ELB SGN
ICAO Code SKBC VVTS
City El Banco Ho Chi Minh City
Country Colombia Vietnam
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 111 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.050000, -73.970000 10.820000, 106.650000

El Banco (ELB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Flores Airport (ELB) in El Banco, Colombia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17,805 kilometers (11,063 miles / 9,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 16:07 in El Banco, it's 04:07 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 El Banco (ELB) follows a heading of 2° (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 Las Flores Airport (ELB) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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