Flights to Sơn La
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dien Bien Phu Airport (regional) | DIN | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,874 ft | 1,611 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,874 ft, DIN handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,611 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sơn La
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sơn La to Chongqing | China | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Sơn La to Chengdu | China | 1,039 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Sơn La to Guangzhou | China | 981 km (609 mi) | about 2 h |
| Sơn La to Shenzhen | China | 1,055 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Sơn La to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,203 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Sơn La to Wuhan | China | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Sơn La to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1,412 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Sơn La to Dongguan | China | 1,029 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Sơn La to Foshan | China | 967 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Sơn La to Hanoi | Vietnam | 202 km (126 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Sơn La to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,064 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Sơn La to Nanning | China | 483 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Sơn La to Kunming | China | 431 km (268 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Sơn La to Bangkok | Thailand | 916 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Sơn La to Xiamen | China | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Sơn La to Guiyang | China | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Sơn La to Yangon | Myanmar | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Sơn La to Bao'an | China | 1,037 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Sơn La to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Sơn La to Zhongshan | China | 985 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Sơn La to Shantou | China | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Sơn La to Shiyan | China | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sơn La to Shanghai | China | 2,062 km (1,281 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Sơn La to Lahore | Pakistan | 3,144 km (1,953 mi) | about 4 h 47 min |
| Sơn La to Xi’an | China | 1,520 km (944 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Sơn La to Mumbai | India | 3,243 km (2,015 mi) | about 4 h 54 min |
| Sơn La to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,836 km (9,219 mi) | about 19 h 46 min |
| Sơn La to Hangzhou | China | 1,904 km (1,183 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
| Sơn La to Karachi | Pakistan | 3,784 km (2,351 mi) | about 5 h 36 min |
| Sơn La to Delhi | India | 2,803 km (1,742 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sơn La?
Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) is the closest large airport at 95 km (59 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is DIN from Sơn La city centre?
95 km (59 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sơn La on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.