SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
12,616 km
7,839 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,616 km
7,839 mi / 6,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
360°
north

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SQH YOW
Airport Name Na-San Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SQH YOW
ICAO Code VVNS CYOW
City Son-La Ottawa
Country Vietnam Canada
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,133 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 104.030000 45.320000, -75.670000

Son-La (SQH) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,616 kilometers (7,839 miles / 6,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Son-La, it's 02:24 in Ottawa. With a 12-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 1,759 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Na-San Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Son-La (SQH) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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