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UGN to VKG: distance & flight time
Chicago (Waukegan National Airport) → Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport)
8,725 mi
14,042 km · 7,582 nm
17h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,725 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 35m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 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 UGN from VKG?
The flight distance from Chicago (UGN) to Rach Gia (VKG) is 8,725 miles (14,042 km, 7,582 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UGN to VKG?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 35m 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 Chicago and Rach Gia?
Rach Gia is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UGN to VKG?
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