APW
Apia
Samoa
17,962 km
11,161 miles
BMB
Bumbar
DR Congo
Distance
17,962 km
11,161 mi / 9,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
232°
southwest

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APW BMB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bumbar Airport
IATA Code APW BMB
ICAO Code NSFA FZFU
City Apia Bumbar
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.180000, 22.480000

Apia (APW) to Bumbar (BMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bumbar Airport (BMB) in Bumbar, DR Congo is 17,962 kilometers (11,161 miles / 9,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 DR Congo. 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 03:40 in Apia, it's 15:40 in Bumbar. 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 Bumbar (BMB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 130° (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 Bumbar Airport (BMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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