APW
Apia
Samoa
15,716 km
9,765 miles
CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Distance
15,716 km
9,765 mi / 8,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW CWL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cardiff International Airport
IATA Code APW CWL
ICAO Code NSFA EGFF
City Apia Cardiff
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 220 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 51.400000, -3.340000

Apia (APW) to Cardiff (CWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom is 15,716 kilometers (9,765 miles / 8,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 01:54 in Apia, it's 12:54 in Cardiff. 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 Cardiff (CWL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). 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 Cardiff International Airport (CWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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