AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
11,055 km
6,869 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
11,055 km
6,869 mi / 5,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
101°
east southeast

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AKY APW
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AKY APW
ICAO Code VYSW NSFA
City Sittwe Apia
Country Myanmar Samoa
Timezone Asia/Yangon Pacific/Apia
Elevation 27 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Sittwe (AKY) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 11,055 kilometers (6,869 miles / 5,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Myanmar 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 22:24 in Sittwe, it's 04:54 in Apia. With a 6.5-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 Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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