APW
Apia
Samoa
14,985 km
9,311 miles
LRR
Lar
Iran
Distance
14,985 km
9,311 mi / 8,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW LRR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lar Airport
IATA Code APW LRR
ICAO Code NSFA OISL
City Apia Lar
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 27.670000, 54.380000

Apia (APW) to Lar (LRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lar Airport (LRR) in Lar, Iran is 14,985 kilometers (9,311 miles / 8,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Iran. 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 23:25 in Apia, it's 13:55 in Lar. With a 9.5-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 2,583 feet between the two airports. Lar Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lar (LRR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 82° (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 Lar Airport (LRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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