Airport Comparison
| UIO | VCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Chu Lai International Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | VCL |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | VVCA |
| City | Quito | Dung Quat Bay |
| Country | Ecuador | Vietnam |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 10 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | 15.400000, 108.710000 |
Quito (UIO) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 18,148 kilometers (11,277 miles / 9,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.
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 Ecuador with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:49 in Quito, it's 06:49 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,190 feet between the two airports. Chu Lai International Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Dung Quat Bay (VCL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 25° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.