APW
Apia
Samoa
12,860 km
7,991 miles
HAQ
Haa Dhaalu
Maldives
Distance
12,860 km
7,991 mi / 6,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

APW HAQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hanimaadhoo International Airport
IATA Code APW HAQ
ICAO Code NSFA VRMH
City Apia Haa Dhaalu
Country Samoa Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Maldives
Elevation 58 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 6.750000, 73.170000

Apia (APW) to Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) in Haa Dhaalu, Maldives is 12,860 kilometers (7,991 miles / 6,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Maldives. 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 20:32 in Apia, it's 12:32 in Haa Dhaalu. With a 8-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 Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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