APW
Apia
Samoa
14,515 km
9,019 miles
WBD
Befandriana
Madagascar
Distance
14,515 km
9,019 mi / 7,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW WBD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Avaratra Airport
IATA Code APW WBD
ICAO Code NSFA FMNF
City Apia Befandriana
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.200000, 48.480000

Apia (APW) to Befandriana (WBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Avaratra Airport (WBD) in Befandriana, Madagascar is 14,515 kilometers (9,019 miles / 7,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Apia, it's 03:46 in Befandriana. With a 10-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 Befandriana (WBD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 124° (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 Avaratra Airport (WBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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