APW
Apia
Samoa
14,520 km
9,022 miles
LPP
Lappeenranta
Finland
Distance
14,520 km
9,022 mi / 7,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
347°
north northwest

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APW LPP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lappeenranta Airport
IATA Code APW LPP
ICAO Code NSFA EFLP
City Apia Lappeenranta
Country Samoa Finland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 58 ft 349 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 61.040000, 28.140000

Apia (APW) to Lappeenranta (LPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) in Lappeenranta, Finland is 14,520 kilometers (9,022 miles / 7,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:13 in Apia, it's 00:13 in Lappeenranta. With a 11-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 Lappeenranta (LPP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). 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 Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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