BNA
Nashville
United States
14,744 km
9,161 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
14,744 km
9,161 mi / 7,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA VKG
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code BNA VKG
ICAO Code KBNA VVRG
City Nashville Rach Gia
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 599 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 9.960000, 105.130000

Nashville (BNA) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 14,744 kilometers (9,161 miles / 7,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:31 in Nashville, it's 11:31 in Rach Gia. With a 13-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 Rach Gia (VKG) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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