APW
Apia
Samoa
9,160 km
5,692 miles
PHA
Phan Rang
Vietnam
Distance
9,160 km
5,692 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW PHA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Phan Rang Airport
IATA Code APW PHA
ICAO Code NSFA VVPR
City Apia Phan Rang
Country Samoa Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 58 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.630000, 108.950000

Apia (APW) to Phan Rang (PHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Phan Rang Airport (PHA) in Phan Rang, Vietnam is 9,160 kilometers (5,692 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Vietnam. 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 06:43 in Apia, it's 00:43 in Phan Rang. 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 Phan Rang (PHA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (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 Phan Rang Airport (PHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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