ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,849 km
8,606 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
13,849 km
8,606 mi / 7,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

ATL SQH
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code ATL SQH
ICAO Code KATL VVNS
City Atlanta Son-La
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,026 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 21.220000, 104.030000

Atlanta (ATL) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 13,849 kilometers (8,606 miles / 7,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:33 in Atlanta, it's 16:33 in Son-La. With a 12-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 1,107 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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