HNL
Honolulu
United States
9,944 km
6,179 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
9,944 km
6,179 mi / 5,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL SQH
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code HNL SQH
ICAO Code PHNL VVNS
City Honolulu Son-La
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 13 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 21.220000, 104.030000

Honolulu (HNL) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 9,944 kilometers (6,179 miles / 5,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 17:51 in Honolulu, it's 10:51 in Son-La. With a 17-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 2,120 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 67° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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