DTW
Detroit
United States
12,921 km
8,029 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
12,921 km
8,029 mi / 6,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

DTW SQH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code DTW SQH
ICAO Code KDTW VVNS
City Detroit Son-La
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 645 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 21.220000, 104.030000

Detroit (DTW) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 12,921 kilometers (8,029 miles / 6,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 07:59 in Detroit, it's 19:59 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 1,488 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 6° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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