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GLS to VKG: distance & flight time
Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport) → Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport)
9,417 mi
15,155 km · 8,183 nm
18h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
9,417 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
- VKG — Rach Gia Airport · Rach Gia, Vietnam
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 mi away
Near VKG
- VCA · Can Tho International Airport40 mi away
- CAH · Cà Mau Airport54 mi away
- PQC · Phu Quoc International Airport79 mi away
- KOS · Sihanoukville International Airport110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GLS from VKG?
The flight distance from Galveston (GLS) to Rach Gia (VKG) is 9,417 miles (15,155 km, 8,183 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GLS to VKG?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Galveston and Rach Gia?
Rach Gia is 12 hours ahead of Galveston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GLS to VKG?
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