ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,522 km
5,917 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
9,522 km
5,917 mi / 5,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG SQH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code ALG SQH
ICAO Code DAAG VVNS
City Algiers Son-La
Country Algeria Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 82 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 21.220000, 104.030000

Algiers (ALG) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 9,522 kilometers (5,917 miles / 5,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:07 in Algiers, it's 13:07 in Son-La. With a 6-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 2,051 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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