APW
Apia
Samoa
12,878 km
8,002 miles
LUH
Ludhiana Airport
India
Distance
12,878 km
8,002 mi / 6,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
298°
west northwest

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APW LUH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ludhiana Airport
IATA Code APW LUH
ICAO Code NSFA VILD
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 834 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.850000, 75.950000

Apia (APW) to Ludhiana Airport (LUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ludhiana Airport (LUH) in Ludhiana Airport, India is 12,878 kilometers (8,002 miles / 6,953 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 11:13 in Apia, it's 03:43 in Ludhiana Airport. 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 Ludhiana Airport (LUH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 91° (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 Ludhiana Airport (LUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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