APW
Apia
Samoa
10,627 km
6,603 miles
LSH
Lashio
Myanmar
Distance
10,627 km
6,603 mi / 5,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW LSH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lashio Airport
IATA Code APW LSH
ICAO Code NSFA VYLS
City Apia Lashio
Country Samoa Myanmar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Yangon
Elevation 58 ft 2,450 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.980000, 97.750000

Apia (APW) to Lashio (LSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lashio Airport (LSH) in Lashio, Myanmar is 10,627 kilometers (6,603 miles / 5,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 09:35 in Apia, it's 03:05 in Lashio. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,392 feet between the two airports. Lashio Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lashio (LSH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 103° (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 Lashio Airport (LSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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