APW
Apia
Samoa
16,554 km
10,286 miles
ASI
Ascension Island
SH
Distance
16,554 km
10,286 mi / 8,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
133°
southeast

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APW ASI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport RAF Ascension Island
IATA Code APW ASI
ICAO Code NSFA FHAW
City Apia Ascension Island
Country Samoa SH
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/St_Helena
Elevation 58 ft 278 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -7.970000, -14.390000

Apia (APW) to Ascension Island (ASI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH is 16,554 kilometers (10,286 miles / 8,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Samoa with SH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Apia, it's 05:56 in Ascension Island. With a 13-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 Ascension Island (ASI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 226° (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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and RAF Ascension Island (ASI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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