NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,650 km
4,753 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
7,650 km
4,753 mi / 4,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO VKG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code NBO VKG
ICAO Code HKJK VVRG
City Nairobi Rach Gia
Country Kenya Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,330 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 9.960000, 105.130000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 7,650 kilometers (4,753 miles / 4,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Kenya 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 05:58 in Nairobi, it's 09:58 in Rach Gia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,323 feet between the two airports. Rach Gia Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) to Nairobi (NBO) 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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