LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,445 km
6,490 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
10,445 km
6,490 mi / 5,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
69°
east northeast

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LAD SQH
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code LAD SQH
ICAO Code FNLU VVNS
City Luanda Son-La
Country Angola Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 243 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 21.220000, 104.030000

Luanda (LAD) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 10,445 kilometers (6,490 miles / 5,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Angola 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 08:43 in Luanda, it's 14:43 in Son-La. With a 6-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 1,890 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Luanda (LAD) 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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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