APW
Apia
Samoa
16,586 km
10,306 miles
BLQ
Bologna
Italy
Distance
16,586 km
10,306 mi / 8,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
355°
north

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APW BLQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport
IATA Code APW BLQ
ICAO Code NSFA LIPE
City Apia Bologna
Country Samoa Italy
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Rome
Elevation 58 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 44.540000, 11.290000

Apia (APW) to Bologna (BLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) in Bologna, Italy is 16,586 kilometers (10,306 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Apia, it's 09:53 in Bologna. 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.

The return flight from Bologna (BLQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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