VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
9,682 km
6,016 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,682 km
6,016 mi / 5,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

VKG ZRH
Airport Name Rach Gia Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code VKG ZRH
ICAO Code VVRG LSZH
City Rach Gia Zurich
Country Vietnam Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 9.960000, 105.130000 47.460000, 8.550000

Rach Gia (VKG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,682 kilometers (6,016 miles / 5,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Rach Gia, it's 12:12 in Zurich. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,409 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Rach Gia Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Rach Gia (VKG) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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