MEL
Melbourne
Australia
6,630 km
4,120 miles
VTG
Vung Tau
Vietnam
Distance
6,630 km
4,120 mi / 3,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
316°
northwest

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MEL VTG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Vung Tau Airport
IATA Code MEL VTG
ICAO Code YMML VVVT
City Melbourne Vung Tau
Country Australia Vietnam
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 434 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 10.370000, 107.090000

Melbourne (MEL) to Vung Tau (VTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Vung Tau Airport (VTG) in Vung Tau, Vietnam is 6,630 kilometers (4,120 miles / 3,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Melbourne, it's 05:01 in Vung Tau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vung Tau (VTG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Vung Tau Airport (VTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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