AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,924 km
5,545 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
8,924 km
5,545 mi / 4,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL VKG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code AKL VKG
ICAO Code NZAA VVRG
City Auckland Rach Gia
Country New Zealand Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 9.960000, 105.130000

Auckland (AKL) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 8,924 kilometers (5,545 miles / 4,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Auckland, it's 21:35 in Rach Gia. 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.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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