APW
Apia
Samoa
10,904 km
6,775 miles
AVI
Ciego de Avila
Cuba
Distance
10,904 km
6,775 mi / 5,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
69°
east northeast

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APW AVI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Maximo Gomez Airport
IATA Code APW AVI
ICAO Code NSFA MUCA
City Apia Ciego de Avila
Country Samoa Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Havana
Elevation 58 ft 335 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.030000, -78.790000

Apia (APW) to Ciego de Avila (AVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Maximo Gomez Airport (AVI) in Ciego de Avila, Cuba is 10,904 kilometers (6,775 miles / 5,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:22 in Apia, it's 09:22 in Ciego de Avila. With a 18-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 Ciego de Avila (AVI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Maximo Gomez Airport (AVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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