AIG
Yalinga
Central African Republic
18,158 km
11,283 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
18,158 km
11,283 mi / 9,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AIG APW
Airport Name Yalinga Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AIG APW
ICAO Code FEFY NSFA
City Yalinga Apia
Country Central African Republic Samoa
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,975 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 6.520000, 23.260000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Yalinga (AIG) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yalinga Airport (AIG) in Yalinga, Central African Republic to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 18,158 kilometers (11,283 miles / 9,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Central African Republic 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 09:28 in Yalinga, it's 21:28 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,917 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Yalinga Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Yalinga (AIG) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Yalinga Airport (AIG) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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