PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,724 km
7,285 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
11,724 km
7,285 mi / 6,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT VCL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code PPT VCL
ICAO Code NTAA VVCA
City Papeete Dung Quat Bay
Country French Polynesia Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 15.400000, 108.710000

Papeete (PPT) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 11,724 kilometers (7,285 miles / 6,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 French Polynesia 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 16:23 in Papeete, it's 09:23 in Dung Quat Bay. With a 17-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 Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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