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SAN to VCL: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Chu Lai (Chu Lai International Airport)
7,938 mi
12,775 km · 6,898 nm
16h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,938 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 2m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- VCL — Chu Lai International Airport · Chu Lai, Vietnam
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near VCL
- DAD · Da Nang International Airport56 mi away
- HUI · Phu Bai Airport96 mi away
- UIH · Phu Cat Airport103 mi away
- PXU · Pleiku Airport107 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from VCL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chu Lai (VCL) is 7,938 miles (12,775 km, 6,898 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to VCL?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chu Lai?
Chu Lai is 14 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to VCL?
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