APW
Apia
Samoa
17,999 km
11,184 miles
CPA
Harper
Liberia
Distance
17,999 km
11,184 mi / 9,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
120°
east southeast

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APW CPA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cape Palmas Airport
IATA Code APW CPA
ICAO Code NSFA GLCP
City Apia Harper
Country Samoa Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 58 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.380000, -7.700000

Apia (APW) to Harper (CPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia is 17,999 kilometers (11,184 miles / 9,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Liberia. 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 04:12 in Apia, it's 15:12 in Harper. With a 13-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 Harper (CPA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). 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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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