AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,564 km
5,943 miles
VDO
Vân Đồn
Vietnam
Distance
9,564 km
5,943 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL VDO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Van Don International Airport
IATA Code AKL VDO
ICAO Code NZAA VVVD
City Auckland Vân Đồn
Country New Zealand Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 23 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 21.120000, 107.410000

Auckland (AKL) to Vân Đồn (VDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Vân Đồn, Vietnam is 9,564 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 02:48 in Auckland, it's 20:48 in Vân Đồn. 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 Vân Đồn (VDO) 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 Van Don International Airport (VDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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