DCA
Washington
United States
14,583 km
9,061 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
14,583 km
9,061 mi / 7,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

DCA VKG
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code DCA VKG
ICAO Code KDCA VVRG
City Washington Rach Gia
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 14 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 9.960000, 105.130000

Washington (DCA) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 14,583 kilometers (9,061 miles / 7,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 04:20 in Washington, it's 16:20 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 Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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