APW
Apia
Samoa
10,677 km
6,635 miles
VRO
Matanzas
Cuba
Distance
10,677 km
6,635 mi / 5,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
68°
east northeast

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APW VRO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kawama Airport
IATA Code APW VRO
ICAO Code NSFA MUKW
City Apia Matanzas
Country Samoa Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Havana
Elevation 58 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 23.120000, -81.300000

Apia (APW) to Matanzas (VRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kawama Airport (VRO) in Matanzas, Cuba is 10,677 kilometers (6,635 miles / 5,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Apia, it's 19:01 in Matanzas. With a 18-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 Matanzas (VRO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Kawama Airport (VRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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