APW
Apia
Samoa
15,810 km
9,824 miles
GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
Distance
15,810 km
9,824 mi / 8,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW GLZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gilze Rijen Air Base
IATA Code APW GLZ
ICAO Code NSFA EHGR
City Apia Breda
Country Samoa Netherlands
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 58 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 51.570000, 4.930000

Apia (APW) to Breda (GLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands is 15,810 kilometers (9,824 miles / 8,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Netherlands. 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 03:43 in Apia, it's 15:43 in Breda. 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 Breda (GLZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 355° (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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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