APW
Apia
Samoa
14,419 km
8,959 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,419 km
8,959 mi / 7,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
238°
west southwest

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APW SVB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code APW SVB
ICAO Code NSFA FMNS
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Apia (APW) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 14,419 kilometers (8,959 miles / 7,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Apia, it's 20:50 in Sambava Airport. With a 10-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 Sambava Airport (SVB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 122° (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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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