MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,316 km
5,789 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
9,316 km
5,789 mi / 5,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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MPM SQH
Airport Name Maputo Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code MPM SQH
ICAO Code FQMA VVNS
City Maputo Son-La
Country Mozambique Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 145 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 21.220000, 104.030000

Maputo (MPM) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 9,316 kilometers (5,789 miles / 5,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Mozambique 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 10:14 in Maputo, it's 15:14 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 1,988 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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