APW
Apia
Samoa
18,370 km
11,414 miles
BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
Distance
18,370 km
11,414 mi / 9,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BBY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bambari Airport
IATA Code APW BBY
ICAO Code NSFA FEFM
City Apia Bambari
Country Samoa Central African Republic
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Bangui
Elevation 58 ft 1,549 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.850000, 20.650000

Apia (APW) to Bambari (BBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic is 18,370 kilometers (11,414 miles / 9,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 08:04 in Apia, it's 20:04 in Bambari. With a 12-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 1,491 feet between the two airports. Bambari Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bambari (BBY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 124° (east 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 Bambari Airport (BBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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