LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,614 km
5,974 miles
VDH
Dong Hoi
Vietnam
Distance
9,614 km
5,974 mi / 5,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
66°
east northeast

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LGW VDH
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Dong Hoi Airport
IATA Code LGW VDH
ICAO Code EGKK VVDH
City London Dong Hoi
Country United Kingdom Vietnam
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 202 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 17.520000, 106.590000

London (LGW) to Dong Hoi (VDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) in Dong Hoi, Vietnam is 9,614 kilometers (5,974 miles / 5,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in London, it's 01:26 in Dong Hoi. With a 7-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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 323° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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