AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,359 km
5,816 miles
VDH
Dong Hoi
Vietnam
Distance
9,359 km
5,816 mi / 5,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
297°
west northwest

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AKL VDH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Dong Hoi Airport
IATA Code AKL VDH
ICAO Code NZAA VVDH
City Auckland Dong Hoi
Country New Zealand Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 23 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 17.520000, 106.590000

Auckland (AKL) to Dong Hoi (VDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) in Dong Hoi, Vietnam is 9,359 kilometers (5,816 miles / 5,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 New Zealand 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 13:20 in Auckland, it's 07:20 in Dong Hoi. 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 Dong Hoi (VDH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 132° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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