APW
Apia
Samoa
13,833 km
8,595 miles
HVK
Holmavik
Iceland
Distance
13,833 km
8,595 mi / 7,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW HVK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Holmavik Airport
IATA Code APW HVK
ICAO Code NSFA BIHK
City Apia Holmavik
Country Samoa Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 58 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 65.700000, -21.700000

Apia (APW) to Holmavik (HVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Holmavik Airport (HVK) in Holmavik, Iceland is 13,833 kilometers (8,595 miles / 7,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Iceland. 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 20:02 in Apia, it's 07:02 in Holmavik. 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 Holmavik (HVK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 324° (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 Holmavik Airport (HVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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