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LAL to VKG: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport)
9,772 mi
15,726 km · 8,491 nm
19h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,772 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 38m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, 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 LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 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 LAL from VKG?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Rach Gia (VKG) is 9,772 miles (15,726 km, 8,491 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to VKG?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 38m 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 Lakeland and Rach Gia?
Rach Gia is 11 hours ahead of Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to VKG?
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