SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
15,918 km
9,891 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,918 km
9,891 mi / 8,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
277°
west

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SQH SSA
Airport Name Na-San Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SQH SSA
ICAO Code VVNS SBSV
City Son-La Salvador
Country Vietnam Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Bahia
Elevation 2,133 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 104.030000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Son-La (SQH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,918 kilometers (9,891 miles / 8,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Son-La, it's 23:40 in Salvador. 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 2,069 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Na-San Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Son-La (SQH) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Na-San Airport (SQH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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