APW
Apia
Samoa
10,128 km
6,293 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
10,128 km
6,293 mi / 5,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
290°
west northwest

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APW ZBY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code APW ZBY
ICAO Code NSFA VLSB
City Apia Sayaboury
Country Samoa Laos
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 58 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 19.230000, 101.730000

Apia (APW) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 10,128 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 20:53 in Apia, it's 14:53 in Sayaboury. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,189 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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