CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,028 km
1,881 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
3,028 km
1,881 mi / 1,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
56°
east northeast

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CMB SQH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code CMB SQH
ICAO Code VCBI VVNS
City Colombo Son-La
Country Sri Lanka Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 30 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 21.220000, 104.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 3,028 kilometers (1,881 miles / 1,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Colombo, it's 09:27 in Son-La.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,103 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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