APW
Apia
Samoa
10,821 km
6,724 miles
GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
Distance
10,821 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW GWA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gwa Airport
IATA Code APW GWA
ICAO Code NSFA VYGW
City Apia Gwa
Country Samoa Myanmar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Yangon
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.600000, 94.580000

Apia (APW) to Gwa (GWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar is 10,821 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Myanmar. 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 05:28 in Apia, it's 22:58 in Gwa. With a 6.5-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 Gwa (GWA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Gwa Airport (GWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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