AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
14,379 km
8,935 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
14,379 km
8,935 mi / 7,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
156°
south southeast

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AFD APW
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AFD APW
ICAO Code FAPA NSFA
City Port Alfred Apia
Country South Africa Samoa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Apia
Elevation 307 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 14,379 kilometers (8,935 miles / 7,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 South Africa 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 18:17 in Port Alfred, it's 05:17 in Apia. With a 11-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 Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Alfred Airport (AFD) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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