APW
Apia
Samoa
9,547 km
5,933 miles
VNA
Saravane
Laos
Distance
9,547 km
5,933 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW VNA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Saravane Airport
IATA Code APW VNA
ICAO Code NSFA VLSV
City Apia Saravane
Country Samoa Laos
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 58 ft 574 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 15.710000, 106.410000

Apia (APW) to Saravane (VNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos is 9,547 kilometers (5,933 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Laos. 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 20:35 in Apia, it's 14:35 in Saravane. With a 6-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 Saravane (VNA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (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 Saravane Airport (VNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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