DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,045 km
4,999 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
8,045 km
4,999 mi / 4,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR VCL
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code DAR VCL
ICAO Code HTDA VVCA
City Dar es Salaam Dung Quat Bay
Country Tanzania Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 182 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 15.400000, 108.710000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 8,045 kilometers (4,999 miles / 4,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania 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 01:47 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:47 in Dung Quat Bay. The 4-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 Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 257° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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