APW
Apia
Samoa
12,247 km
7,610 miles
AYJ
Ayodhya
India
Distance
12,247 km
7,610 mi / 6,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
294°
west northwest

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APW AYJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
IATA Code APW AYJ
ICAO Code NSFA VEAY
City Apia Ayodhya
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 335 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.750000, 82.150000

Apia (APW) to Ayodhya (AYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) in Ayodhya, India is 12,247 kilometers (7,610 miles / 6,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 India. 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 14:42 in Apia, it's 07:12 in Ayodhya. 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 Ayodhya (AYJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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