APW
Apia
Samoa
9,860 km
6,127 miles
BFV
Buri Ram Airport
Thailand
Distance
9,860 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW BFV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Buri Ram Airport
IATA Code APW BFV
ICAO Code NSFA VTUO
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 58 ft 590 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 15.230000, 103.250000

Apia (APW) to Buri Ram Airport (BFV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Buri Ram Airport (BFV) in Buri Ram Airport, Thailand is 9,860 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Apia, it's 17:48 in Buri Ram Airport. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Buri Ram Airport (BFV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Buri Ram Airport (BFV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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