GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,712 km
6,035 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
9,712 km
6,035 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
70°
east northeast

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GVA VCL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code GVA VCL
ICAO Code LSGG VVCA
City Geneva Dung Quat Bay
Country Switzerland Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,411 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 15.400000, 108.710000

Geneva (GVA) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 9,712 kilometers (6,035 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Geneva, it's 04:26 in Dung Quat Bay. With a 6-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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Chu Lai International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Dung Quat Bay (VCL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 317° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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