AOU
Attopeu
Laos
9,478 km
5,889 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
9,478 km
5,889 mi / 5,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
106°
east southeast

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AOU APW
Airport Name Attopeu Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AOU APW
ICAO Code VLAP NSFA
City Attopeu Apia
Country Laos Samoa
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Pacific/Apia
Elevation 344 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 14.810000, 106.820000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Attopeu (AOU) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Attopeu Airport (AOU) in Attopeu, Laos to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 9,478 kilometers (5,889 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Laos with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:18 in Attopeu, it's 20:18 in Apia. 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 Apia (APW) to Attopeu (AOU) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Attopeu Airport (AOU) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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