PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
8,331 km
5,176 miles
SIN
Singapore
Singapore
Distance
8,331 km
5,176 mi / 4,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
82°
east

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PHW SIN
Airport Name Hendrik Van Eck Airport Singapore Changi International Airport
IATA Code PHW SIN
ICAO Code FAPH WSSS
City Phalaborwa Singapore
Country South Africa Singapore
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Singapore
Elevation 1,432 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -23.940000, 31.160000 1.350000, 103.990000

Phalaborwa (PHW) to Singapore (SIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore is 8,331 kilometers (5,176 miles / 4,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Singapore. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:14 in Phalaborwa, it's 07:14 in Singapore. 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 1,410 feet between the two airports. Singapore Changi International Airport sits lower than Hendrik Van Eck Airport.

The return flight from Singapore (SIN) to Phalaborwa (PHW) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) and Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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