AER
Sochi
Russia
15,531 km
9,651 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
15,531 km
9,651 mi / 8,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
53°
northeast

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AER APW
Airport Name Sochi International Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AER APW
ICAO Code URSS NSFA
City Sochi Apia
Country Russia Samoa
Timezone Europe/Moscow Pacific/Apia
Elevation 89 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 43.450000, 39.960000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Sochi (AER) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, Russia to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 15,531 kilometers (9,651 miles / 8,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:47 in Sochi, it's 00:47 in Apia. 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 Apia (APW) to Sochi (AER) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sochi International Airport (AER) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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