APW
Apia
Samoa
19,245 km
11,958 miles
GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
Distance
19,245 km
11,958 mi / 10,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW GOU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Garoua International Airport
IATA Code APW GOU
ICAO Code NSFA FKKR
City Apia Garoua
Country Samoa Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Douala
Elevation 58 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.340000, 13.370000

Apia (APW) to Garoua (GOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon is 19,245 kilometers (11,958 miles / 10,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Cameroon. 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 04:11 in Apia, it's 16:11 in Garoua. 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 Garoua (GOU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 131° (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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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