POI
Potosi
Bolivia
18,747 km
11,649 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
18,747 km
11,649 mi / 10,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/La_Paz
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

POI SGN
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code POI SGN
ICAO Code SLPO VVTS
City Potosi Ho Chi Minh City
Country Bolivia Vietnam
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 12,913 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 10.820000, 106.650000

Potosi (POI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 18,747 kilometers (11,649 miles / 10,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Bolivia 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 03:04 in Potosi, it's 14:04 in Ho Chi Minh City. 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 12,880 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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