Ho Chi Minh City to Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa flights
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa lies 16,607 km (10,319 mi) north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 22 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Guatemala |
| Population | 14 million | 112,780 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 386 m (1,266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | GUA, 60 km out |
Clocks in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa are 13 h behind Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 22 h 2 min journey lands only 9 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
Crossing from Vietnam into Guatemala: money changes from the Dong to the Quetzal (GTQ); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 12,468-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Retalhuleu Airport (RER, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,800 ft | 4,952 ft |
| Retalhuleu Airport (regional) | RER | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,065 ft | 656 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 16,607 km (10,319 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa from Ho Chi Minh City?
16,607 km (10,319 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ho Chi Minh City.
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa by air?
About 22 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa?
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Guatemala against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA); Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa also has RER.
What currency do I need in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.