APW
Apia
Samoa
9,318 km
5,790 miles
VTG
Vung Tau
Vietnam
Distance
9,318 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW VTG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vung Tau Airport
IATA Code APW VTG
ICAO Code NSFA VVVT
City Apia Vung Tau
Country Samoa Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.370000, 107.090000

Apia (APW) to Vung Tau (VTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vung Tau Airport (VTG) in Vung Tau, Vietnam is 9,318 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 15:45 in Apia, it's 09:45 in Vung Tau. 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 Vung Tau (VTG) 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 Vung Tau Airport (VTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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