CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,905 km
6,776 miles
VDH
Dong Hoi
Vietnam
Distance
10,905 km
6,776 mi / 5,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
74°
east northeast

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CPT VDH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Dong Hoi Airport
IATA Code CPT VDH
ICAO Code FACT VVDH
City Cape Town Dong Hoi
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 17.520000, 106.590000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dong Hoi (VDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) in Dong Hoi, Vietnam is 10,905 kilometers (6,776 miles / 5,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:31 in Cape Town, it's 02:31 in Dong Hoi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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