APW
Apia
Samoa
8,206 km
5,099 miles
LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
Distance
8,206 km
5,099 mi / 4,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW LAO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Laoag International Airport
IATA Code APW LAO
ICAO Code NSFA RPLI
City Apia Laoag City
Country Samoa Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Manila
Elevation 58 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.180000, 120.530000

Apia (APW) to Laoag City (LAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines is 8,206 kilometers (5,099 miles / 4,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Philippines. 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 16:09 in Apia, it's 11:09 in Laoag City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Laoag City (LAO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 111° (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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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