CAN
Guangzhou
China
983 km
611 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
983 km
611 mi / 531 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

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CAN SQH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code CAN SQH
ICAO Code ZGGG VVNS
City Guangzhou Son-La
Country China Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 50 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 21.220000, 104.030000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 983 kilometers (611 miles / 531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting China with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:55 in Guangzhou, it's 08:55 in Son-La.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,083 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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