Sơn La to Hangzhou flights
Hangzhou lies 1,904 km (1,183 mi) north-east of Sơn La, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sơn La | Hangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | China |
| Population | 106,052 | 11.9 million |
| Elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DIN, 95 km out | HGH, 26 km out |
Clocks in Hangzhou are 1 h ahead of Sơn La right now, so a 3 h 11 min journey lands 4 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hangzhou
Crossing from Vietnam into China: money changes from the Dong to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sơn La
Sơn La is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Hangzhou
Hangzhou is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | HGH | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,811 ft | 23 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 66 km (41 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Hangzhou
Our booking partner lists 709 places to stay in Hangzhou. Of the 684 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (263), and 79 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 13,306 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hangzhou from Sơn La?
1,904 km (1,183 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sơn La.
How long does it take to get from Sơn La to Hangzhou by air?
About 3 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sơn La and Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Bangkok).
Which airports are used for Sơn La to Hangzhou flights?
Typically Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH); Hangzhou also has JNH.
What currency do I need in Hangzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Hangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 709 places to stay in Hangzhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.