APW
Apia
Samoa
12,910 km
8,022 miles
IXP
Pathankot Air Force Station
India
Distance
12,910 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

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APW IXP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pathankot Air Force Station
IATA Code APW IXP
ICAO Code NSFA VIPK
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 1,017 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.230000, 75.630000

Apia (APW) to Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) in Pathankot Air Force Station, India is 12,910 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 03:44 in Apia, it's 20:14 in Pathankot Air Force Station. 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 Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 90° (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 Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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