KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,404 km
5,222 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
8,404 km
5,222 mi / 4,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL VKG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code KGL VKG
ICAO Code HRYR VVRG
City Kigali Rach Gia
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 9.960000, 105.130000

Kigali (KGL) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 8,404 kilometers (5,222 miles / 4,538 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 10:01 in Kigali, it's 15:01 in Rach Gia. 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 4,852 feet between the two airports. Rach Gia Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) 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 Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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