APW
Apia
Samoa
12,555 km
7,801 miles
BBR
Basse Terre
GP
Distance
12,555 km
7,801 mi / 6,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW BBR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Baillif Airport
IATA Code APW BBR
ICAO Code NSFA TFFB
City Apia Basse Terre
Country Samoa GP
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 58 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.010000, -61.740000

Apia (APW) to Basse Terre (BBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Baillif Airport (BBR) in Basse Terre, GP is 12,555 kilometers (7,801 miles / 6,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Apia, it's 16:41 in Basse Terre. With a 17-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 Basse Terre (BBR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Baillif Airport (BBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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