LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,940 km
6,177 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
9,940 km
6,177 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
66°
east northeast

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LHR VCL
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code LHR VCL
ICAO Code EGLL VVCA
City London Dung Quat Bay
Country United Kingdom Vietnam
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 83 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 15.400000, 108.710000

London (LHR) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 9,940 kilometers (6,177 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 United Kingdom 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 10:07 in London, it's 17:07 in Dung Quat Bay. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Dung Quat Bay (VCL) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 324° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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