IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,144 km
5,060 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
8,144 km
5,060 mi / 4,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

IST VKG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code IST VKG
ICAO Code LTFM VVRG
City Istanbul Rach Gia
Country Turkey Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 325 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.960000, 105.130000

Istanbul (IST) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 8,144 kilometers (5,060 miles / 4,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Istanbul, it's 11:37 in Rach Gia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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