APW
Apia
Samoa
11,940 km
7,419 miles
PAT
Patna
India
Distance
11,940 km
7,419 mi / 6,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
293°
west northwest

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APW PAT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
IATA Code APW PAT
ICAO Code NSFA VEPT
City Apia Patna
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 25.590000, 85.090000

Apia (APW) to Patna (PAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) in Patna, India is 11,940 kilometers (7,419 miles / 6,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 11:35 in Apia, it's 04:05 in Patna. 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 Patna (PAT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 97° (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 Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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