APW
Apia
Samoa
9,301 km
5,779 miles
VCL
Dung Quat Bay
Vietnam
Distance
9,301 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW VCL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chu Lai International Airport
IATA Code APW VCL
ICAO Code NSFA VVCA
City Apia Dung Quat Bay
Country Samoa Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 15.400000, 108.710000

Apia (APW) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) in Dung Quat Bay, Vietnam is 9,301 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 20:16 in Apia, it's 14:16 in Dung Quat Bay. 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 Dung Quat Bay (VCL) 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 Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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