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VKG to SYO: distance & flight time
Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport) → Shonai (Shonai Airport)
2,922 mi
4,703 km · 2,539 nm
6h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,922 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VKG — Rach Gia Airport · Rach Gia, Vietnam
- SYO — Shonai Airport · Shonai, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near SYO
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport42 mi away
- AXT · Akita Airport60 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport69 mi away
- SDJ · Sendai Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VKG from SYO?
The flight distance from Rach Gia (VKG) to Shonai (SYO) is 2,922 miles (4,703 km, 2,539 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VKG to SYO?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 12m 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 VKG to SYO?
Nonstop service on VKG–SYO 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 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rach Gia and Shonai?
Shonai is 2 hours ahead of Rach Gia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VKG to SYO?
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Why are some VKG to SYO fares phone-only?
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