LIM
Lima
Peru
19,680 km
12,229 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
19,680 km
12,229 mi / 10,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Lima
Heading
227°
southwest

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LIM VKG
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code LIM VKG
ICAO Code SPJC VVRG
City Lima Rach Gia
Country Peru Vietnam
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 113 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 9.960000, 105.130000

Lima (LIM) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 19,680 kilometers (12,229 miles / 10,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Peru with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Lima, it's 09:10 in Rach Gia. With a 12-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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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