APW
Apia
Samoa
14,552 km
9,042 miles
JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
Distance
14,552 km
9,042 mi / 7,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW JVA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ankavandra Airport
IATA Code APW JVA
ICAO Code NSFA FMMK
City Apia Ankavandra
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 427 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -18.810000, 45.270000

Apia (APW) to Ankavandra (JVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar is 14,552 kilometers (9,042 miles / 7,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 17:14 in Apia, it's 07:14 in Ankavandra. 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.

The return flight from Ankavandra (JVA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 129° (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 Ankavandra Airport (JVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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