APW
Apia
Samoa
16,919 km
10,513 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
16,919 km
10,513 mi / 9,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

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APW VDE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code APW VDE
ICAO Code NSFA GCHI
City Apia El Hierro Island
Country Samoa Spain
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 58 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 27.810000, -17.890000

Apia (APW) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 16,919 kilometers (10,513 miles / 9,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Apia, it's 20:46 in El Hierro Island. With a 13-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 El Hierro Island (VDE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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