LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,347 km
5,808 miles
VDO
Vân Đồn
Vietnam
Distance
9,347 km
5,808 mi / 5,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LHR VDO
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Van Don International Airport
IATA Code LHR VDO
ICAO Code EGLL VVVD
City London Vân Đồn
Country United Kingdom Vietnam
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 83 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 21.120000, 107.410000

London (LHR) to Vân Đồn (VDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Vân Đồn, Vietnam is 9,347 kilometers (5,808 miles / 5,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 18:30 in London, it's 01:30 in Vân Đồn. 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 Vân Đồn (VDO) to London (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Van Don International Airport (VDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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