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GAI to SQH: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Son-La (Na-San Airport)
8,264 mi
13,299 km · 7,181 nm
16h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,264 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 40m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- SQH — Na-San Airport · Son-La, Vietnam
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near SQH
- NEU · Sam Neua Airport55 mi away
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport67 mi away
- HAN · Noi Bai International Airport114 mi away
- XKH · Xieng Khouang Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from SQH?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Son-La (SQH) is 8,264 miles (13,299 km, 7,181 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to SQH?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Gaithersburg and Son-La?
Son-La is 11 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to SQH?
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