APW
Apia
Samoa
9,714 km
6,036 miles
VII
Vinh
Vietnam
Distance
9,714 km
6,036 mi / 5,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
290°
west northwest

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APW VII
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vinh Airport
IATA Code APW VII
ICAO Code NSFA VVVH
City Apia Vinh
Country Samoa Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 58 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.740000, 105.670000

Apia (APW) to Vinh (VII) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vinh Airport (VII) in Vinh, Vietnam is 9,714 kilometers (6,036 miles / 5,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 18:56 in Apia, it's 12:56 in Vinh. 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 Vinh (VII) 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 Vinh Airport (VII) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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