APW
Apia
Samoa
11,781 km
7,320 miles
BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
Distance
11,781 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
287°
west northwest

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APW BBI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Biju Patnaik Airport
IATA Code APW BBI
ICAO Code NSFA VEBS
City Apia Bhubaneswar
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 138 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 20.240000, 85.820000

Apia (APW) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India is 11,781 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Apia, it's 05:36 in Bhubaneswar. With a 7.5-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 Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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