MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,423 km
5,855 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
9,423 km
5,855 mi / 5,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MPM VCL
Airport Name Maputo Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code MPM VCL
ICAO Code FQMA VVCA
City Maputo Dung Quat Bay
Country Mozambique Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 145 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 15.400000, 108.710000

Maputo (MPM) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 9,423 kilometers (5,855 miles / 5,088 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 Mozambique with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Maputo, it's 08:39 in Dung Quat Bay. The 5-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 Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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