LHR
London
United Kingdom
10,196 km
6,336 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
10,196 km
6,336 mi / 5,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
72°
east northeast

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LHR VKG
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code LHR VKG
ICAO Code EGLL VVRG
City London Rach Gia
Country United Kingdom Vietnam
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 83 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 9.960000, 105.130000

London (LHR) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 10,196 kilometers (6,336 miles / 5,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in London, it's 15:07 in Rach Gia. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 323° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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