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Airports / Vietnam / VCA
Large airport · VCA
Can Tho International Airport.
Can Tho, Vietnam · 9 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
2,732 ratings
0
Operators based
9
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Can Tho, VietnamELEV 9 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
2,732
Google reviews
ratings on Google
9
Field elevation
feet above sea level
35
Nearest alternate
nm to VKG
Field standing
#7 / 22
Vietnam airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 2732 Google ratings , ranked against 22 rated Vietnam fields.
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rach Gia Airport (VKG).
Overview
Can Tho International Airport (VVCT / VCA) sits in Can Tho, Vietnam, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 9 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list VCA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Rach Gia Airport (VKG, 35 nm), Cà Mau Airport (CAH, 63 nm), and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN, 71 nm). The field has a single 9,843-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from VCA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Binh Thuy Air Base and Trà Nóc Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from VCA to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Seating for visitors is adequate and clean.”
Mad Ghozalee Dzulkipli5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“I had a vietjet flight from here and the lady who gave us the boarding pass was extremely helpful.”
Et tu Pratyush?5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VVCT
IATA
VCA
FAA / Local
VVCT
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
10.0834° N · 105.7094° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Vietnam fields
state range 6–3,156 ft
At 9 ft, VCA sits lower than 82% of the 22 Vietnam fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 06/249,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
VCA's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmVKGRach Gia AirportRach Gia
- 63nmCAHCà Mau AirportCa Mau City
- 71nmSGNTan Son Nhat International AirportHo Chi Minh City
- 89nmLTHLong Thanh International Airport (Under Construction)Ho Chi Minh City (Long Thanh)
- 90nmKTITecho International AirportPhnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)
- 98nmVCSCon Dao AirportCon Dao
Location
Open the full mapVVCT · Can Tho International Airport · Can Tho, Vietnam
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VCA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,279 nm | 12h 41m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,534 nm | 13h 16m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,511 nm | 15h 33m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,872 nm | 16h 23m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,020 nm | 16h 44m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,108 nm | 16h 56m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,147 nm | 17h 1m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,200 nm | 17h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VCA?
- Can Tho International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at VCA?
- Can Tho International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VCA?
- The closest alternate is Rach Gia Airport (VKG), about 35 nm away, followed by Cà Mau Airport (CAH) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VCA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 41m (5,279 nm), Honolulu about 13h 16m (5,534 nm), Seattle about 15h 33m (6,511 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.