AES
Ålesund
Norway
14,595 km
9,069 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
14,595 km
9,069 mi / 7,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
358°
north

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AES APW
Airport Name Ålesund Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AES APW
ICAO Code ENAL NSFA
City Ålesund Apia
Country Norway Samoa
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 69 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 62.560000, 6.120000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Ålesund (AES) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ålesund Airport (AES) in Ålesund, Norway to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 14,595 kilometers (9,069 miles / 7,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Norway 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 13:59 in Ålesund, it's 01:59 in Apia. With a 12-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 Ålesund (AES) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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