APW
Apia
Samoa
9,244 km
5,744 miles
BQS
Blagoveschensk
Russia
Distance
9,244 km
5,744 mi / 4,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW BQS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ignatyevo Airport
IATA Code APW BQS
ICAO Code NSFA UHBB
City Apia Blagoveschensk
Country Samoa Russia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 58 ft 638 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 50.430000, 127.410000

Apia (APW) to Blagoveschensk (BQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) in Blagoveschensk, Russia is 9,244 kilometers (5,744 miles / 4,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Russia. 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 16:47 in Apia, it's 12:47 in Blagoveschensk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Blagoveschensk (BQS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 122° (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 Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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