APW
Apia
Samoa
10,870 km
6,754 miles
SNW
Thandwe
Myanmar
Distance
10,870 km
6,754 mi / 5,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
287°
west northwest

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APW SNW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Thandwe Airport
IATA Code APW SNW
ICAO Code NSFA VYTD
City Apia Thandwe
Country Samoa Myanmar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Yangon
Elevation 58 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.460000, 94.300000

Apia (APW) to Thandwe (SNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Thandwe Airport (SNW) in Thandwe, Myanmar is 10,870 kilometers (6,754 miles / 5,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 05:38 in Apia, it's 23:08 in Thandwe. 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.

The return flight from Thandwe (SNW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Thandwe Airport (SNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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