APW
Apia
Samoa
15,303 km
9,509 miles
BUZ
Bushehr
Iran
Distance
15,303 km
9,509 mi / 8,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
298°
west northwest

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APW BUZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bushehr Airport
IATA Code APW BUZ
ICAO Code NSFA OIBB
City Apia Bushehr
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 68 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 28.940000, 50.830000

Apia (APW) to Bushehr (BUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bushehr Airport (BUZ) in Bushehr, Iran is 15,303 kilometers (9,509 miles / 8,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Apia, it's 17:34 in Bushehr. With a 9.5-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 Bushehr (BUZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Bushehr Airport (BUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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