APW
Apia
Samoa
14,578 km
9,058 miles
WAI
Antsohihy
Madagascar
Distance
14,578 km
9,058 mi / 7,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
236°
southwest

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APW WAI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ambalabe Airport
IATA Code APW WAI
ICAO Code NSFA FMNW
City Apia Antsohihy
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.900000, 47.990000

Apia (APW) to Antsohihy (WAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ambalabe Airport (WAI) in Antsohihy, Madagascar is 14,578 kilometers (9,058 miles / 7,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:21 in Apia, it's 09:21 in Antsohihy. With a 10-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 Antsohihy (WAI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 124° (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 Ambalabe Airport (WAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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