APW
Apia
Samoa
17,692 km
10,993 miles
GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
Distance
17,692 km
10,993 mi / 9,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
105°
east southeast

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APW GBK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gbangbatok Airport
IATA Code APW GBK
ICAO Code NSFA GFGK
City Apia Gbangbatok
Country Samoa Sierra Leone
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Freetown
Elevation 58 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 7.770000, -12.380000

Apia (APW) to Gbangbatok (GBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone is 17,692 kilometers (10,993 miles / 9,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 16:35 in Apia, it's 03:35 in Gbangbatok. 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 Gbangbatok (GBK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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