APW
Apia
Samoa
9,278 km
5,765 miles
BMV
Buon Ma Thuot
Vietnam
Distance
9,278 km
5,765 mi / 5,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW BMV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Buon Ma Thuot Airport
IATA Code APW BMV
ICAO Code NSFA VVBM
City Apia Buon Ma Thuot
Country Samoa Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 58 ft 1,729 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 12.670000, 108.120000

Apia (APW) to Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam is 9,278 kilometers (5,765 miles / 5,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 05:21 in Apia, it's 23:21 in Buon Ma Thuot. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,671 feet between the two airports. Buon Ma Thuot Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) 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 Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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