APW
Apia
Samoa
15,544 km
9,659 miles
BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
Distance
15,544 km
9,659 mi / 8,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
271°
west

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APW BSA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bosaso Airport
IATA Code APW BSA
ICAO Code NSFA HCMF
City Apia Bosaso
Country Samoa Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 58 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.280000, 49.150000

Apia (APW) to Bosaso (BSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia is 15,544 kilometers (9,659 miles / 8,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Somalia. 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 02:06 in Apia, it's 16:06 in Bosaso. With a 10-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 Bosaso (BSA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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