APW
Apia
Samoa
11,990 km
7,450 miles
JRG
Veer Surendra Sai
India
Distance
11,990 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW JRG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Jharsuguda Airport
IATA Code APW JRG
ICAO Code NSFA VEJH
City Apia Veer Surendra Sai
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 757 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 21.910000, 84.050000

Apia (APW) to Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) in Veer Surendra Sai, India is 11,990 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 22:48 in Apia, it's 15:18 in Veer Surendra Sai. 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 Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 98° (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 Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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