RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
19,264 km
11,970 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
19,264 km
11,970 mi / 10,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/La_Paz
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RBQ SGN
Airport Name Rurenabaque Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RBQ SGN
ICAO Code SLRQ VVTS
City Rurenabaque Ho Chi Minh City
Country Bolivia Vietnam
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 676 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -67.500000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 19,264 kilometers (11,970 miles / 10,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 10:49 in Rurenabaque, it's 21:49 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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