The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France is 16,257 kilometers (10,102 miles / 8,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Apia, it's 09:42 in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs. With a 12-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 La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.