PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,152 km
10,658 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
17,152 km
10,658 mi / 9,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY VCL
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code PTY VCL
ICAO Code MPTO VVCA
City Tocumen Dung Quat Bay
Country Panama Vietnam
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 15.400000, 108.710000

Tocumen (PTY) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 17,152 kilometers (10,658 miles / 9,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:51 in Tocumen, it's 17:51 in Dung Quat Bay. With a 12-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 Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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