APW
Apia
Samoa
14,516 km
9,020 miles
FAE
Vagar
FO
Distance
14,516 km
9,020 mi / 7,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW FAE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vagar Airport
IATA Code APW FAE
ICAO Code NSFA EKVG
City Apia Vagar
Country Samoa FO
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Faroe
Elevation 58 ft 280 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 62.060000, -7.280000

Apia (APW) to Vagar (FAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO is 14,516 kilometers (9,020 miles / 7,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 FO. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Apia, it's 15:01 in Vagar. With a 13-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 Vagar (FAE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 340° (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 Vagar Airport (FAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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