KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,558 km
5,318 miles
VCS
Con Ong
Vietnam
Distance
8,558 km
5,318 mi / 4,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL VCS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Co Ong Airport
IATA Code KGL VCS
ICAO Code HRYR VVCS
City Kigali Con Ong
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 8.730000, 106.630000

Kigali (KGL) to Con Ong (VCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Co Ong Airport (VCS) in Con Ong, Vietnam is 8,558 kilometers (5,318 miles / 4,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 12:48 in Kigali, it's 17:48 in Con Ong. 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 4,839 feet between the two airports. Co Ong Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Con Ong (VCS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 266° (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 Co Ong Airport (VCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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