IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,269 km
4,516 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
7,269 km
4,516 mi / 3,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
83°
east

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IST SQH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code IST SQH
ICAO Code LTFM VVNS
City Istanbul Son-La
Country Turkey Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 325 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 21.220000, 104.030000

Istanbul (IST) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 7,269 kilometers (4,516 miles / 3,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Istanbul, it's 09:56 in Son-La. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,808 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 307° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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