APW
Apia
Samoa
11,942 km
7,421 miles
GAY
Gaya Airport
India
Distance
11,942 km
7,421 mi / 6,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW GAY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gaya Airport
IATA Code APW GAY
ICAO Code NSFA VEGY
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 380 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.740000, 84.950000

Apia (APW) to Gaya Airport (GAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gaya Airport (GAY) in Gaya Airport, India is 11,942 kilometers (7,421 miles / 6,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 00:05 in Apia, it's 16:35 in Gaya Airport. 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 Gaya Airport (GAY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 98° (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 Gaya Airport (GAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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