PVG
Shanghai
China
2,085 km
1,295 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
2,085 km
1,295 mi / 1,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
242°
west southwest

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PVG SQH
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code PVG SQH
ICAO Code ZSPD VVNS
City Shanghai Son-La
Country China Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 13 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 21.220000, 104.030000

Shanghai (PVG) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 2,085 kilometers (1,295 miles / 1,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Shanghai, it's 15:35 in Son-La.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,120 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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