APW
Apia
Samoa
17,295 km
10,746 miles
CTA
Catania
Italy
Distance
17,295 km
10,746 mi / 9,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
346°
north northwest

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APW CTA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Catania / Fontanarossa Airport
IATA Code APW CTA
ICAO Code NSFA LICC
City Apia Catania
Country Samoa Italy
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Rome
Elevation 58 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.470000, 15.070000

Apia (APW) to Catania (CTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy is 17,295 kilometers (10,746 miles / 9,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:57 in Apia, it's 18:57 in Catania. 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 Catania (CTA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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