APW
Apia
Samoa
16,691 km
10,371 miles
BVC
Rabil
Cape Verde
Distance
16,691 km
10,371 mi / 9,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

APW BVC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rabil Airport
IATA Code APW BVC
ICAO Code NSFA GVBA
City Apia Rabil
Country Samoa Cape Verde
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 58 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.140000, -22.890000

Apia (APW) to Rabil (BVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rabil Airport (BVC) in Rabil, Cape Verde is 16,691 kilometers (10,371 miles / 9,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 01:59 in Apia, it's 11:59 in Rabil. With a 14-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 Rabil (BVC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Rabil Airport (BVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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