APW
Apia
Samoa
10,142 km
6,302 miles
ODY
Oudomsay
Laos
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW ODY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Oudomsay Airport
IATA Code APW ODY
ICAO Code NSFA VLOS
City Apia Oudomsay
Country Samoa Laos
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 58 ft 1,804 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 20.680000, 101.990000

Apia (APW) to Oudomsay (ODY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Oudomsay Airport (ODY) in Oudomsay, Laos is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 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 03:43 in Apia, it's 21:43 in Oudomsay. 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 1,746 feet between the two airports. Oudomsay Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

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

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