APW
Apia
Samoa
10,103 km
6,278 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
10,103 km
6,278 mi / 5,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
290°
west northwest

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APW LPQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code APW LPQ
ICAO Code NSFA VLLB
City Apia Luang Phabang
Country Samoa Laos
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 58 ft 955 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 19.900000, 102.160000

Apia (APW) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 10,103 kilometers (6,278 miles / 5,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Laos. 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 15:39 in Apia, it's 09:39 in Luang Phabang. With a 6-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 Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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