KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,770 km
5,449 miles
VDO
Vân Đồn
Vietnam
Distance
8,770 km
5,449 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL VDO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Van Don International Airport
IATA Code KGL VDO
ICAO Code HRYR VVVD
City Kigali Vân Đồn
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 21.120000, 107.410000

Kigali (KGL) to Vân Đồn (VDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Vân Đồn, Vietnam is 8,770 kilometers (5,449 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 18:19 in Kigali, it's 23:19 in Vân Đồn. 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 4,833 feet between the two airports. Van Don International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vân Đồn (VDO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 263° (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 Van Don International Airport (VDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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