APW
Apia
Samoa
14,436 km
8,970 miles
VAA
Vaasa
Finland
Distance
14,436 km
8,970 mi / 7,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

APW VAA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vaasa Airport
IATA Code APW VAA
ICAO Code NSFA EFVA
City Apia Vaasa
Country Samoa Finland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 58 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 63.050000, 21.760000

Apia (APW) to Vaasa (VAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 14,436 kilometers (8,970 miles / 7,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Apia, it's 15:21 in Vaasa. With a 11-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 Vaasa (VAA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Vaasa Airport (VAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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