APW
Apia
Samoa
10,972 km
6,817 miles
GAW
Gangaw
Myanmar
Distance
10,972 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
291°
west northwest

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APW GAW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gangaw Airport
IATA Code APW GAW
ICAO Code NSFA VYGG
City Apia Gangaw
Country Samoa Myanmar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Yangon
Elevation 58 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.170000, 94.130000

Apia (APW) to Gangaw (GAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gangaw Airport (GAW) in Gangaw, Myanmar is 10,972 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Myanmar. 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 20:42 in Apia, it's 14:12 in Gangaw. With a 6.5-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 Gangaw (GAW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 101° (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 Gangaw Airport (GAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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