APW
Apia
Samoa
16,722 km
10,391 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
16,722 km
10,391 mi / 9,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW VDA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code APW VDA
ICAO Code NSFA LLOV
City Apia Eilat
Country Samoa Israel
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 58 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 29.940000, 34.940000

Apia (APW) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 16,722 kilometers (10,391 miles / 9,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Israel. 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 23:47 in Apia, it's 12:47 in Eilat. With a 11-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 1,434 feet between the two airports. Ovda International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). 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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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