Distance From Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Phuket International Airport, QOW - HKT Distance

The distance from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 6241 miles or 10044 kilometers or 5420 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Owerri ( Nigeria ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Owerri and Phuket takes around 14 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, Nigeria to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 14 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • QOW - HKT

Kilometers		10044 km
Statute Miles		6241 miles
Nautical Miles		5420 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 20 minutes

Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - QOW to HKT Flight Path

Location of Sam Mbakwe International Airport & Phuket International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Owerri to Phuket nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Owerri, Nigeria and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QOW - HKT

Time difference between Owerri (Nigeria) and Phuket (Thailand) is 6 Hours.
Phuket time is 6 Hours ahead of Owerri.

Location	Local Time
Owerri (Nigeria)	2026-03-15, 13:11:26 WAT
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-03-15, 19:11:26 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW / DNIM) Owerri, Nigeria

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand