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KIJ to VKG: distance & flight time
Niigata (Niigata Airport) → Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport)
2,859 mi
4,602 km · 2,485 nm
6h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,859 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 4m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
- 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 KIJ
- SDS · Sado Airport39 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport69 mi away
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport75 mi away
- FKS · Fukushima Airport88 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 KIJ from VKG?
The flight distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Rach Gia (VKG) is 2,859 miles (4,602 km, 2,485 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIJ to VKG?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KIJ to VKG?
Nonstop service on KIJ–VKG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Niigata and Rach Gia?
Rach Gia is 2 hours behind Niigata.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIJ to VKG?
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