KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,858 km
1,776 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
2,858 km
1,776 mi / 1,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM VKG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code KTM VKG
ICAO Code VNKT VVRG
City Kathmandu Rach Gia
Country Nepal Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 9.960000, 105.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 2,858 kilometers (1,776 miles / 1,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:33 in Kathmandu, it's 09:48 in Rach Gia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,383 feet between the two airports. Rach Gia Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 316° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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