APW
Apia
Samoa
9,584 km
5,955 miles
VDH
Dong Hoi
Vietnam
Distance
9,584 km
5,955 mi / 5,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
289°
west northwest

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APW VDH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Dong Hoi Airport
IATA Code APW VDH
ICAO Code NSFA VVDH
City Apia Dong Hoi
Country Samoa Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 58 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.520000, 106.590000

Apia (APW) to Dong Hoi (VDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) in Dong Hoi, Vietnam is 9,584 kilometers (5,955 miles / 5,175 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 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 10:20 in Apia, it's 04:20 in Dong Hoi. 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 Dong Hoi (VDH) 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 Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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