ORD
Chicago
United States
14,088 km
8,754 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
14,088 km
8,754 mi / 7,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ORD VKG
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code ORD VKG
ICAO Code KORD VVRG
City Chicago Rach Gia
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 680 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 9.960000, 105.130000

Chicago (ORD) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 14,088 kilometers (8,754 miles / 7,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Chicago, it's 16:36 in Rach Gia. With a 13-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 Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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