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VCL to BNK: distance & flight time
Chu Lai (Chu Lai International Airport) → Ballina Byron Bay (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport)
4,279 mi
6,886 km · 3,718 nm
8h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,279 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 51m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VCL — Chu Lai International Airport · Chu Lai, Vietnam
- BNK — Ballina Byron Gateway Airport · Ballina Byron Bay, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near BNK
- LSY · Lismore Airport18 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport46 mi away
- GFN · Grafton Airport72 mi away
- ACF · Brisbane Archerfield Airport94 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VCL from BNK?
The flight distance from Chu Lai (VCL) to Ballina Byron Bay (BNK) is 4,279 miles (6,886 km, 3,718 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VCL to BNK?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from VCL to BNK?
Nonstop service on VCL–BNK depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 8h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chu Lai and Ballina Byron Bay?
Ballina Byron Bay is 4 hours ahead of Chu Lai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VCL to BNK?
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Why are some VCL to BNK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VCL–BNK tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.