APW
Apia
Samoa
17,168 km
10,667 miles
GRX
Granada
Spain
Distance
17,168 km
10,667 mi / 9,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
22°
north northeast

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APW GRX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Federico Garcia Lorca Airport
IATA Code APW GRX
ICAO Code NSFA LEGR
City Apia Granada
Country Samoa Spain
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Madrid
Elevation 58 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.190000, -3.780000

Apia (APW) to Granada (GRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada, Spain is 17,168 kilometers (10,667 miles / 9,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Spain. 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 04:18 in Apia, it's 16:18 in Granada. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,802 feet between the two airports. Federico Garcia Lorca Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Granada (GRX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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