AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
15,727 km
9,772 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
15,727 km
9,772 mi / 8,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
355°
north

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AMS FGI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code AMS FGI
ICAO Code EHAM NSFI
City Amsterdam Apia
Country Netherlands Samoa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Apia
Elevation -11 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 15,727 kilometers (9,772 miles / 8,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Netherlands 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 22:01 in Amsterdam, it's 10:01 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 (FGI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 3° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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