APW
Apia
Samoa
12,797 km
7,952 miles
IXC
Chandigarh
India
Distance
12,797 km
7,952 mi / 6,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
298°
west northwest

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APW IXC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chandigarh Airport
IATA Code APW IXC
ICAO Code NSFA VICG
City Apia Chandigarh
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.670000, 76.790000

Apia (APW) to Chandigarh (IXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chandigarh Airport (IXC) in Chandigarh, India is 12,797 kilometers (7,952 miles / 6,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 India. 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 11:29 in Apia, it's 03:59 in Chandigarh. 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 Chandigarh (IXC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 92° (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 Chandigarh Airport (IXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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