PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,350 km
7,674 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
12,350 km
7,674 mi / 6,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
287°
west northwest

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PPT SQH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code PPT SQH
ICAO Code NTAA VVNS
City Papeete Son-La
Country French Polynesia Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 21.220000, 104.030000

Papeete (PPT) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 12,350 kilometers (7,674 miles / 6,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 French Polynesia with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Papeete, it's 13:10 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 2,128 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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