APW
Apia
Samoa
14,491 km
9,004 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
14,491 km
9,004 mi / 7,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW WTS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code APW WTS
ICAO Code NSFA FMMX
City Apia Tsiroanomandidy
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -18.760000, 46.050000

Apia (APW) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 14,491 kilometers (9,004 miles / 7,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 14:28 in Apia, it's 04:28 in Tsiroanomandidy. 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 2,718 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 128° (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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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