KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,424 km
5,234 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
8,424 km
5,234 mi / 4,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
68°
east northeast

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KGL SQH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code KGL SQH
ICAO Code HRYR VVNS
City Kigali Son-La
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 21.220000, 104.030000

Kigali (KGL) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 8,424 kilometers (5,234 miles / 4,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda 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 07:01 in Kigali, it's 12:01 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 2,726 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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