APW
Apia
Samoa
10,751 km
6,680 miles
AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
Distance
10,751 km
6,680 mi / 5,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW AVK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Arvaikheer Airport
IATA Code APW AVK
ICAO Code NSFA ZMAH
City Apia Arvaikheer
Country Samoa Mongolia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 58 ft 5,932 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.250000, 102.800000

Apia (APW) to Arvaikheer (AVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia is 10,751 kilometers (6,680 miles / 5,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Mongolia. 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 19:12 in Apia, it's 14:12 in Arvaikheer. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,874 feet between the two airports. Arvaikheer Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arvaikheer (AVK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 103° (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 Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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