The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo is 17,216 kilometers (10,698 miles / 9,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 06:40 in Apia, it's 19:40 in Bunia Airport. 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 3,987 feet between the two airports. Bunia Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bunia Airport (BUX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 120° (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 Bunia Airport (BUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.