IAD
Washington
United States
13,328 km
8,282 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
13,328 km
8,282 mi / 7,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

IAD SQH
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code IAD SQH
ICAO Code KIAD VVNS
City Washington Son-La
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 312 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 21.220000, 104.030000

Washington (IAD) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 13,328 kilometers (8,282 miles / 7,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 00:08 in Washington, it's 12:08 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 1,821 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 1° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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