APW
Apia
Samoa
12,430 km
7,724 miles
DAP
Darchula
Nepal
Distance
12,430 km
7,724 mi / 6,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW DAP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Darchula Airport
IATA Code APW DAP
ICAO Code NSFA VNDL
City Apia Darchula
Country Samoa Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 58 ft 2,132 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 29.670000, 80.550000

Apia (APW) to Darchula (DAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Darchula Airport (DAP) in Darchula, Nepal is 12,430 kilometers (7,724 miles / 6,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Nepal. 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 11:02 in Apia, it's 03:47 in Darchula. With a 7.25-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,074 feet between the two airports. Darchula Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Darchula (DAP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Darchula Airport (DAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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