APW
Apia
Samoa
12,787 km
7,946 miles
DDD
Dhaalu Atoll
Maldives
Distance
12,787 km
7,946 mi / 6,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
266°
west

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APW DDD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport
IATA Code APW DDD
ICAO Code NSFA VRMU
City Apia Dhaalu Atoll
Country Samoa Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Maldives
Elevation 58 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.670000, 72.890000

Apia (APW) to Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives is 12,787 kilometers (7,946 miles / 6,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Maldives. 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 06:39 in Apia, it's 22:39 in Dhaalu Atoll. With a 8-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 Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) 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 Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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