The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo is 17,107 kilometers (10,630 miles / 9,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 DR Congo. 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 07:32 in Apia, it's 20:32 in Goma. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,031 feet between the two airports. Goma International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goma (GOM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). 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 Goma International Airport (GOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.