APW
Apia
Samoa
14,760 km
9,172 miles
BPY
Besalampy Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,760 km
9,172 mi / 7,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BPY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Besalampy Airport
IATA Code APW BPY
ICAO Code NSFA FMNQ
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 125 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.740000, 44.480000

Apia (APW) to Besalampy Airport (BPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Besalampy Airport (BPY) in Besalampy Airport, Madagascar is 14,760 kilometers (9,172 miles / 7,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 09:36 in Apia, it's 23:36 in Besalampy Airport. 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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 128° (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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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