APW
Apia
Samoa
10,127 km
6,292 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
10,127 km
6,292 mi / 5,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
279°
west

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APW URT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code APW URT
ICAO Code NSFA VTSB
City Apia Surat Thani
Country Samoa Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 58 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.130000, 99.140000

Apia (APW) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 10,127 kilometers (6,292 miles / 5,468 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 05:34 in Apia, it's 23:34 in Surat Thani. 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 Surat Thani (URT) 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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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