ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,637 km
7,231 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
11,637 km
7,231 mi / 6,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
66°
east northeast

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ABJ SQH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code ABJ SQH
ICAO Code DIAP VVNS
City Abidjan Son-La
Country Ivory Coast Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 21 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 21.220000, 104.030000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 11,637 kilometers (7,231 miles / 6,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in Abidjan, it's 13:12 in Son-La. With a 7-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 2,112 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Abidjan (ABJ) 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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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