APW
Apia
Samoa
10,209 km
6,344 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
10,209 km
6,344 mi / 5,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
291°
west northwest

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APW LXG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code APW LXG
ICAO Code NSFA VLLN
City Apia Luang Namtha
Country Samoa Laos
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 58 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 20.970000, 101.400000

Apia (APW) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 10,209 kilometers (6,344 miles / 5,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Laos. 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 08:27 in Apia, it's 02:27 in Luang Namtha. With a 6-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 1,910 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) 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 Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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