STL
St Louis
United States
14,366 km
8,926 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
14,366 km
8,926 mi / 7,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

STL VKG
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code STL VKG
ICAO Code KSTL VVRG
City St Louis Rach Gia
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 617 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 9.960000, 105.130000

St Louis (STL) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 14,366 kilometers (8,926 miles / 7,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in St Louis, it's 13:27 in Rach Gia. With a 13-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 St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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