APW
Apia
Samoa
12,815 km
7,963 miles
VAM
Maamigili
Maldives
Distance
12,815 km
7,963 mi / 6,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

APW VAM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Villa International Airport
IATA Code APW VAM
ICAO Code NSFA VRMV
City Apia Maamigili
Country Samoa Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Maldives
Elevation 58 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 3.470000, 72.830000

Apia (APW) to Maamigili (VAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Villa International Airport (VAM) in Maamigili, Maldives is 12,815 kilometers (7,963 miles / 6,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Maldives. 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 17:37 in Apia, it's 09:37 in Maamigili. With a 8-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 Maamigili (VAM) 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 Villa International Airport (VAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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