KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,469 km
5,262 miles
VCA
Can Tho
Vietnam
Distance
8,469 km
5,262 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL VCA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tra Noc Airport
IATA Code KGL VCA
ICAO Code HRYR VVCT
City Kigali Can Tho
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 10.090000, 105.710000

Kigali (KGL) to Can Tho (VCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tra Noc Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, Vietnam is 8,469 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Rwanda 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 19:27 in Kigali, it's 00:27 in Can Tho. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,850 feet between the two airports. Tra Noc Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Can Tho (VCA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Tra Noc Airport (VCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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