APW
Apia
Samoa
9,763 km
6,066 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
9,763 km
6,066 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
289°
west northwest

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APW THK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code APW THK
ICAO Code NSFA VLTK
City Apia Thakhek
Country Samoa Laos
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 58 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.400000, 104.800000

Apia (APW) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 9,763 kilometers (6,066 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Laos. 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 10:53 in Apia, it's 04:53 in Thakhek. 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 Thakhek (THK) 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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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