APW
Apia
Samoa
11,229 km
6,978 miles
GGT
George Town
Bahamas
Distance
11,229 km
6,978 mi / 6,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW GGT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Exuma International Airport
IATA Code APW GGT
ICAO Code NSFA MYEF
City Apia George Town
Country Samoa Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nassau
Elevation 58 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 23.560000, -75.880000

Apia (APW) to George Town (GGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Exuma International Airport (GGT) in George Town, Bahamas is 11,229 kilometers (6,978 miles / 6,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:29 in Apia, it's 01:29 in George Town. With a 18-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 George Town (GGT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Exuma International Airport (GGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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