CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,327 km
10,145 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
16,327 km
10,145 mi / 8,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Cancun
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN VKG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code CUN VKG
ICAO Code MMUN VVRG
City Cancun Rach Gia
Country Mexico Vietnam
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 22 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 9.960000, 105.130000

Cancun (CUN) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 16,327 kilometers (10,145 miles / 8,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Mexico 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 04:26 in Cancun, it's 16:26 in Rach Gia. With a 12-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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 21° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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