APW
Apia
Samoa
9,693 km
6,023 miles
UBP
Ubon Ratchathani
Thailand
Distance
9,693 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW UBP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ubon Ratchathani Airport
IATA Code APW UBP
ICAO Code NSFA VTUU
City Apia Ubon Ratchathani
Country Samoa Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 58 ft 406 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 15.250000, 104.870000

Apia (APW) to Ubon Ratchathani (UBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand is 9,693 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 14:35 in Apia, it's 08:35 in Ubon Ratchathani. 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 Ubon Ratchathani (UBP) 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 Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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