APW
Apia
Samoa
15,098 km
9,381 miles
LVP
Lavan Island Airport
Iran
Distance
15,098 km
9,381 mi / 8,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
294°
west northwest

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APW LVP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lavan Island Airport
IATA Code APW LVP
ICAO Code NSFA OIBV
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.810000, 53.360000

Apia (APW) to Lavan Island Airport (LVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lavan Island Airport (LVP) in Lavan Island Airport, Iran is 15,098 kilometers (9,381 miles / 8,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 05:43 in Apia, it's 20:13 in Lavan Island Airport. 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.

The return flight from Lavan Island Airport (LVP) 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 Lavan Island Airport (LVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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