APW
Apia
Samoa
10,009 km
6,219 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
10,009 km
6,219 mi / 5,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW VTE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code APW VTE
ICAO Code NSFA VLVT
City Apia Vientiane
Country Samoa Laos
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 58 ft 564 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.990000, 102.560000

Apia (APW) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 10,009 kilometers (6,219 miles / 5,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 11:05 in Apia, it's 05:05 in Vientiane. 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 Vientiane (VTE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 105° (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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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