SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,584 km
5,334 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
8,584 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

SOF VKG
Airport Name Sofia Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code SOF VKG
ICAO Code LBSF VVRG
City Sofia Rach Gia
Country Bulgaria Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,742 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 9.960000, 105.130000

Sofia (SOF) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 8,584 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Bulgaria 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 09:43 in Sofia, it's 14:43 in Rach Gia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,735 feet between the two airports. Rach Gia Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 312° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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