APW
Apia
Samoa
19,030 km
11,825 miles
CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
Distance
19,030 km
11,825 mi / 10,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
182°
south

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APW CBQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Margaret Ekpo International Airport
IATA Code APW CBQ
ICAO Code NSFA DNCA
City Apia Calabar
Country Samoa Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lagos
Elevation 58 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.980000, 8.350000

Apia (APW) to Calabar (CBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria is 19,030 kilometers (11,825 miles / 10,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 Nigeria. 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 15:32 in Apia, it's 03:32 in Calabar. With a 12-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 Calabar (CBQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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