APW
Apia
Samoa
10,026 km
6,230 miles
NST
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Thailand
Distance
10,026 km
6,230 mi / 5,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

APW NST
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport
IATA Code APW NST
ICAO Code NSFA VTSF
City Apia Nakhon Si Thammarat
Country Samoa Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 8.540000, 99.940000

Apia (APW) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand is 10,026 kilometers (6,230 miles / 5,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 16:08 in Apia, it's 10:08 in Nakhon Si Thammarat. 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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