ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
12,112 km
7,526 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
12,112 km
7,526 mi / 6,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
102°
east southeast

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ACJ APW
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ACJ APW
ICAO Code VCCA NSFA
City Anuradhapura Apia
Country Sri Lanka Samoa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 324 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 12,112 kilometers (7,526 miles / 6,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Sri Lanka with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in Anuradhapura, it's 23:27 in Apia. With a 7.5-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 Apia (APW) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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