APW
Apia
Samoa
14,369 km
8,928 miles
TNR
Antananarivo
Madagascar
Distance
14,369 km
8,928 mi / 7,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW TNR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ivato Airport
IATA Code APW TNR
ICAO Code NSFA FMMI
City Apia Antananarivo
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 4,198 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -18.800000, 47.480000

Apia (APW) to Antananarivo (TNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ivato Airport (TNR) in Antananarivo, Madagascar is 14,369 kilometers (8,928 miles / 7,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 20:45 in Apia, it's 10:45 in Antananarivo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,140 feet between the two airports. Ivato Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Antananarivo (TNR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 127° (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 Ivato Airport (TNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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