APW
Apia
Samoa
14,484 km
9,000 miles
ZVA
Miandrivazo Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,484 km
9,000 mi / 7,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW ZVA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Miandrivazo Airport
IATA Code APW ZVA
ICAO Code NSFA FMMN
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 58 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -19.560000, 45.450000

Apia (APW) to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) in Miandrivazo Airport, Madagascar is 14,484 kilometers (9,000 miles / 7,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 01:22 in Apia, it's 15:22 in Miandrivazo Airport. 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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 129° (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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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