APW
Apia
Samoa
14,354 km
8,919 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
14,354 km
8,919 mi / 7,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
233°
southwest

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APW WAM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code APW WAM
ICAO Code NSFA FMMZ
City Apia Ambatondrazaka
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Apia (APW) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 14,354 kilometers (8,919 miles / 7,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 20:27 in Apia, it's 10:27 in Ambatondrazaka. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,455 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 126° (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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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