APW
Apia
Samoa
11,068 km
6,878 miles
VTU
Las Tunas
Cuba
Distance
11,068 km
6,878 mi / 5,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
71°
east northeast

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APW VTU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport
IATA Code APW VTU
ICAO Code NSFA MUVT
City Apia Las Tunas
Country Samoa Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Havana
Elevation 58 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 20.990000, -76.940000

Apia (APW) to Las Tunas (VTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) in Las Tunas, Cuba is 11,068 kilometers (6,878 miles / 5,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 16:32 in Apia, it's 22:32 in Las Tunas. 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 Las Tunas (VTU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 259° (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 Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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