# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Rach Gia (VKG)

> 8,144 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,144 km / 5,060 mi / 4,397 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 91° (east)
- **Return heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Vietnam
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 21:29 in Istanbul, it's 01:29 in Rach Gia)
- **Elevation difference**: 318 ft (VKG is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Rach Gia Airport (VKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vkg-rach-gia-rach-gia-airport/1ef266df-f659-6486-b7ea-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rach Gia, Vietnam
- ICAO: VVRG
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Coordinates: 9.960000, 105.130000
- Elevation: 7 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:29 in Istanbul, it's 01:29 in Rach Gia.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rach Gia Airport (VKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vkg-rach-gia-rach-gia-airport/1ef266df-f659-6486-b7ea-06bb2780ed98)
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