APW
Apia
Samoa
17,574 km
10,920 miles
BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
Distance
17,574 km
10,920 mi / 9,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
215°
southwest

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APW BAN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Basongo Airport
IATA Code APW BAN
ICAO Code NSFA FZVR
City Apia Basongo
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 58 ft 1,640 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -4.320000, 20.430000

Apia (APW) to Basongo (BAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo is 17,574 kilometers (10,920 miles / 9,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:24 in Apia, it's 20:24 in Basongo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,582 feet between the two airports. Basongo Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Basongo (BAN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). 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 Basongo Airport (BAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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