APW
Apia
Samoa
12,599 km
7,829 miles
UVF
Vieux Fort
Saint Lucia
Distance
12,599 km
7,829 mi / 6,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

APW UVF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hewanorra International Airport
IATA Code APW UVF
ICAO Code NSFA TLPL
City Apia Vieux Fort
Country Samoa Saint Lucia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/St_Lucia
Elevation 58 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 13.730000, -60.950000

Apia (APW) to Vieux Fort (UVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia is 12,599 kilometers (7,829 miles / 6,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Saint Lucia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:02 in Apia, it's 07:02 in Vieux Fort. With a 17-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 Vieux Fort (UVF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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