CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,906 km
6,777 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
10,906 km
6,777 mi / 5,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SQH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code CPT SQH
ICAO Code FACT VVNS
City Cape Town Son-La
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 21.220000, 104.030000

Cape Town (CPT) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 10,906 kilometers (6,777 miles / 5,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Cape Town, it's 08:31 in Son-La. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,982 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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