The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar is 14,548 kilometers (9,040 miles / 7,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:16 in Apia, it's 14:16 in Belo sur Tsiribihina. With a 10-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 Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 130° (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 Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.