APW
Apia
Samoa
10,215 km
6,347 miles
KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
Distance
10,215 km
6,347 mi / 5,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
280°
west

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APW KAW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kawthoung Airport
IATA Code APW KAW
ICAO Code NSFA VYKT
City Apia Kawthoung
Country Samoa Myanmar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Yangon
Elevation 58 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.050000, 98.540000

Apia (APW) to Kawthoung (KAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar is 10,215 kilometers (6,347 miles / 5,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 05:51 in Apia, it's 23:21 in Kawthoung. 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 Kawthoung (KAW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Kawthoung Airport (KAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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