The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 15,990 kilometers (9,935 miles / 8,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Germany. 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 22:46 in Apia, it's 10:46 in Frankfurt am Main. 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 1° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.