APW
Apia
Samoa
14,612 km
9,080 miles
DIE
Arrachart Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,612 km
9,080 mi / 7,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
239°
west southwest

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APW DIE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Arrachart Airport
IATA Code APW DIE
ICAO Code NSFA FMNA
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -12.350000, 49.290000

Apia (APW) to Arrachart Airport (DIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Arrachart Airport (DIE) in Arrachart Airport, Madagascar is 14,612 kilometers (9,080 miles / 7,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Apia, it's 23:30 in Arrachart Airport. With a 10-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 Arrachart Airport (DIE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 121° (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 Arrachart Airport (DIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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