APW
Apia
Samoa
14,482 km
8,999 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
14,482 km
8,999 mi / 7,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW GRJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport George Airport
IATA Code APW GRJ
ICAO Code NSFA FAGG
City Apia George
Country Samoa South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 58 ft 648 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Apia (APW) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 14,482 kilometers (8,999 miles / 7,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 South Africa. 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 06:32 in Apia, it's 19:32 in George. 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.

The return flight from George (GRJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 George Airport (GRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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