REC
Recife
Brazil
15,383 km
9,559 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
15,383 km
9,559 mi / 8,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SQH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code REC SQH
ICAO Code SBRF VVNS
City Recife Son-La
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 33 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 21.220000, 104.030000

Recife (REC) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 15,383 kilometers (9,559 miles / 8,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Recife, it's 14:20 in Son-La. With a 10-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 2,100 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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