APW
Apia
Samoa
14,225 km
8,839 miles
IHO
Ihosy
Madagascar
Distance
14,225 km
8,839 mi / 7,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW IHO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ihosy Airport
IATA Code APW IHO
ICAO Code NSFA FMSI
City Apia Ihosy
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -22.400000, 46.160000

Apia (APW) to Ihosy (IHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ihosy Airport (IHO) in Ihosy, Madagascar is 14,225 kilometers (8,839 miles / 7,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in Apia, it's 05:44 in Ihosy. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,442 feet between the two airports. Ihosy Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Ihosy (IHO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 130° (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 Ihosy Airport (IHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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