LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
15,508 km
9,636 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
15,508 km
9,636 mi / 8,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LZC SGN
Airport Name Lazaro Cardenas Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LZC SGN
ICAO Code MMLC VVTS
City Lazaro Cardenas Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mexico Vietnam
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 39 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.000000, -102.220000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 15,508 kilometers (9,636 miles / 8,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in Lazaro Cardenas, it's 05:40 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 13-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 Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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