IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,056 km
5,006 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
8,056 km
5,006 mi / 4,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
85°
east

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IST VCL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code IST VCL
ICAO Code LTFM VVCA
City Istanbul Dung Quat Bay
Country Turkey Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 15.400000, 108.710000

Istanbul (IST) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 8,056 kilometers (5,006 miles / 4,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Turkey with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Istanbul, it's 11:44 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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 309° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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