KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,640 km
5,369 miles
VDH
Dong Hoi
Vietnam
Distance
8,640 km
5,369 mi / 4,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL VDH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Dong Hoi Airport
IATA Code KGL VDH
ICAO Code HRYR VVDH
City Kigali Dong Hoi
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 17.520000, 106.590000

Kigali (KGL) to Dong Hoi (VDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) in Dong Hoi, Vietnam is 8,640 kilometers (5,369 miles / 4,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Rwanda 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 19:26 in Kigali, it's 00:26 in Dong Hoi. 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 4,800 feet between the two airports. Dong Hoi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 264° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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