APW
Apia
Samoa
17,229 km
10,706 miles
BNC
Beni
DR Congo
Distance
17,229 km
10,706 mi / 9,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BNC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Beni Airport
IATA Code APW BNC
ICAO Code NSFA FZNP
City Apia Beni
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 58 ft 3,517 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 0.570000, 29.470000

Apia (APW) to Beni (BNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo is 17,229 kilometers (10,706 miles / 9,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 02:25 in Apia, it's 15:25 in Beni. With a 11-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 3,459 feet between the two airports. Beni Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Beni (BNC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 123° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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