SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
18,506 km
11,499 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
18,506 km
11,499 mi / 9,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN TJA
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code SGN TJA
ICAO Code VVTS SLTJ
City Ho Chi Minh City Tarija
Country Vietnam Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/La_Paz
Elevation 33 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 18,506 kilometers (11,499 miles / 9,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 13:44 in Tarija. 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 6,046 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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