APW
Apia
Samoa
14,647 km
9,101 miles
TVA
Morafenobe
Madagascar
Distance
14,647 km
9,101 mi / 7,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW TVA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Morafenobe Airport
IATA Code APW TVA
ICAO Code NSFA FMMR
City Apia Morafenobe
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 748 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -17.850000, 44.920000

Apia (APW) to Morafenobe (TVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Morafenobe Airport (TVA) in Morafenobe, Madagascar is 14,647 kilometers (9,101 miles / 7,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 03:39 in Apia, it's 17:39 in Morafenobe. 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 Morafenobe (TVA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 129° (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 Morafenobe Airport (TVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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