The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda is 17,000 kilometers (10,563 miles / 9,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Rwanda. 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 07:54 in Apia, it's 20:54 in Butare. 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 5,743 feet between the two airports. Butare Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butare (BTQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 128° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.