APW
Apia
Samoa
16,541 km
10,278 miles
AXD
Alexandroupolis
Greece
Distance
16,541 km
10,278 mi / 8,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW AXD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Dimokritos Airport
IATA Code APW AXD
ICAO Code NSFA LGAL
City Apia Alexandroupolis
Country Samoa Greece
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Athens
Elevation 58 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 40.860000, 25.960000

Apia (APW) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Dimokritos Airport (AXD) in Alexandroupolis, Greece is 16,541 kilometers (10,278 miles / 8,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Apia, it's 00:20 in Alexandroupolis. 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 Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). 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 Dimokritos Airport (AXD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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