LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
1,260 km
783 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
1,260 km
783 mi / 680 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LXG SGN
Airport Name Luang Namtha Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LXG SGN
ICAO Code VLLN VVTS
City Luang Namtha Ho Chi Minh City
Country Laos Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,968 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 20.970000, 101.400000 10.820000, 106.650000

Luang Namtha (LXG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 1,260 kilometers (783 miles / 680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Laos with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:59 in Luang Namtha, it's 06:59 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,935 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Luang Namtha Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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