ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,399 km
11,432 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
18,399 km
11,432 mi / 9,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
233°
southwest

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ABJ APW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ABJ APW
ICAO Code DIAP NSFA
City Abidjan Apia
Country Ivory Coast Samoa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Apia
Elevation 21 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 18,399 kilometers (11,432 miles / 9,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in Abidjan, it's 06:48 in Apia. With a 13-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 Apia (APW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 125° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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