APW
Apia
Samoa
18,653 km
11,590 miles
BMM
Bitam
Gabon
Distance
18,653 km
11,590 mi / 10,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BMM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bitam Airport
IATA Code APW BMM
ICAO Code NSFA FOOB
City Apia Bitam
Country Samoa Gabon
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Libreville
Elevation 58 ft 1,969 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.080000, 11.490000

Apia (APW) to Bitam (BMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bitam Airport (BMM) in Bitam, Gabon is 18,653 kilometers (11,590 miles / 10,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Gabon. 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 03:50 in Apia, it's 15:50 in Bitam. 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 1,911 feet between the two airports. Bitam Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bitam (BMM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Bitam Airport (BMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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