APW
Apia
Samoa
16,311 km
10,135 miles
BOJ
Burgas
Bulgaria
Distance
16,311 km
10,135 mi / 8,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
333°
north northwest

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APW BOJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Burgas Airport
IATA Code APW BOJ
ICAO Code NSFA LBBG
City Apia Burgas
Country Samoa Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 58 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 42.570000, 27.520000

Apia (APW) to Burgas (BOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Burgas Airport (BOJ) in Burgas, Bulgaria is 16,311 kilometers (10,135 miles / 8,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 04:07 in Apia, it's 17:07 in Burgas. 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.

The return flight from Burgas (BOJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). 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 Burgas Airport (BOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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