BNA
Nashville
United States
13,540 km
8,414 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
13,540 km
8,414 mi / 7,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA SQH
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code BNA SQH
ICAO Code KBNA VVNS
City Nashville Son-La
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 599 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 21.220000, 104.030000

Nashville (BNA) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 13,540 kilometers (8,414 miles / 7,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 23:42 in Nashville, it's 12:42 in Son-La. With a 13-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 1,534 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 10° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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