GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,268 km
10,730 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
17,268 km
10,730 mi / 9,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VCL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code GRU VCL
ICAO Code SBGR VVCA
City Sao Paulo Dung Quat Bay
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 15.400000, 108.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 17,268 kilometers (10,730 miles / 9,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Brazil with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:50 in Dung Quat Bay. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,449 feet between the two airports. Chu Lai International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Dung Quat Bay (VCL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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