BOG
Bogota
Colombia
17,126 km
10,642 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
17,126 km
10,642 mi / 9,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
north

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BOG SQH
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code BOG SQH
ICAO Code SKBO VVNS
City Bogota Son-La
Country Colombia Vietnam
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 21.220000, 104.030000

Bogota (BOG) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 17,126 kilometers (10,642 miles / 9,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Bogota, it's 11:48 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 6,228 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 356° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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