FGI
Apia
Samoa
9,406 km
5,845 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,406 km
5,845 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FGI SGN
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code FGI SGN
ICAO Code NSFI VVTS
City Apia Ho Chi Minh City
Country Samoa Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 131 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 10.820000, 106.650000

Apia (FGI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,406 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 01:28 in Apia, it's 19:28 in Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Apia (FGI) 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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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