Airport Comparison
| VCL | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chu Lai International Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | VCL | WLG |
| ICAO Code | VVCA | NZWN |
| City | Dung Quat Bay | Wellington |
| Country | Vietnam | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 15.400000, 108.710000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Dung Quat Bay (VCL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.
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 Vietnam with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in Dung Quat Bay, it's 11:52 in Wellington. With a 6-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 Wellington (WLG) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.