APW
Apia
Samoa
12,368 km
7,685 miles
BJH
Bajhang
Nepal
Distance
12,368 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW BJH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bajhang Airport
IATA Code APW BJH
ICAO Code NSFA VNBG
City Apia Bajhang
Country Samoa Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 58 ft 4,100 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 29.540000, 81.190000

Apia (APW) to Bajhang (BJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bajhang Airport (BJH) in Bajhang, Nepal is 12,368 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Nepal. 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 02:43 in Apia, it's 19:28 in Bajhang. With a 7.25-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 4,042 feet between the two airports. Bajhang Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bajhang (BJH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 94° (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 Bajhang Airport (BJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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