CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,308 km
6,405 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
10,308 km
6,405 mi / 5,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT VKG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code CPT VKG
ICAO Code FACT VVRG
City Cape Town Rach Gia
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.960000, 105.130000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 10,308 kilometers (6,405 miles / 5,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in Cape Town, it's 13:19 in Rach Gia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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