CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,966 km
6,814 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
10,966 km
6,814 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT VCL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code CPT VCL
ICAO Code FACT VVCA
City Cape Town Dung Quat Bay
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.400000, 108.710000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 10,966 kilometers (6,814 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 South Africa 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 21:33 in Cape Town, it's 02:33 in Dung Quat Bay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dung Quat Bay (VCL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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