APW
Apia
Samoa
10,187 km
6,330 miles
HKT
Phuket
Thailand
Distance
10,187 km
6,330 mi / 5,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
278°
west

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APW HKT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Phuket International Airport
IATA Code APW HKT
ICAO Code NSFA VTSP
City Apia Phuket
Country Samoa Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 58 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 8.110000, 98.320000

Apia (APW) to Phuket (HKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand is 10,187 kilometers (6,330 miles / 5,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 04:11 in Apia, it's 22:11 in Phuket. 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 Phuket (HKT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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