ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
12,253 km
7,614 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
12,253 km
7,614 mi / 6,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ VCL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code ABJ VCL
ICAO Code DIAP VVCA
City Abidjan Dung Quat Bay
Country Ivory Coast Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 15.400000, 108.710000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 12,253 kilometers (7,614 miles / 6,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 22:48 in Abidjan, it's 05:48 in Dung Quat Bay. 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.

The return flight from Dung Quat Bay (VCL) 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 Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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