APW
Apia
Samoa
16,670 km
10,358 miles
FNI
Nimes/Garons
France
Distance
16,670 km
10,358 mi / 9,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW FNI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nimes-Arles-Camargue Airport
IATA Code APW FNI
ICAO Code NSFA LFTW
City Apia Nimes/Garons
Country Samoa France
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Paris
Elevation 58 ft 309 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.760000, 4.420000

Apia (APW) to Nimes/Garons (FNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nimes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI) in Nimes/Garons, France is 16,670 kilometers (10,358 miles / 9,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 France. 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 15:06 in Apia, it's 03:06 in Nimes/Garons. 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 Nimes/Garons (FNI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Nimes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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