APW
Apia
Samoa
12,047 km
7,486 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
12,047 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
274°
west

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Airport Comparison

APW HIM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code APW HIM
ICAO Code NSFA VCCH
City Apia Hingurakgoda
Country Samoa Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Colombo
Elevation 58 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 8.050000, 80.980000

Apia (APW) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 12,047 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 23:25 in Apia, it's 15:55 in Hingurakgoda. With a 7.5-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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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