APW
Apia
Samoa
16,763 km
10,416 miles
BCO
Baco
Ethiopia
Distance
16,763 km
10,416 mi / 9,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BCO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Baco Airport
IATA Code APW BCO
ICAO Code NSFA HABC
City Apia Baco
Country Samoa Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.780000, 36.560000

Apia (APW) to Baco (BCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Baco Airport (BCO) in Baco, Ethiopia is 16,763 kilometers (10,416 miles / 9,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 04:15 in Apia, it's 18:15 in Baco. With a 10-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 Baco (BCO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 108° (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 Baco Airport (BCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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