KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,767 km
1,720 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
2,767 km
1,720 mi / 1,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM VCL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code KTM VCL
ICAO Code VNKT VVCA
City Kathmandu Dung Quat Bay
Country Nepal Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,390 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 15.400000, 108.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 2,767 kilometers (1,720 miles / 1,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:12 in Kathmandu, it's 18:27 in Dung Quat Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,380 feet between the two airports. Chu Lai International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Dung Quat Bay (VCL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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