APW
Apia
Samoa
15,447 km
9,598 miles
GWT
Westerland
Germany
Distance
15,447 km
9,598 mi / 8,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
360°
north

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APW GWT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Westerland Sylt Airport
IATA Code APW GWT
ICAO Code NSFA EDXW
City Apia Westerland
Country Samoa Germany
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Berlin
Elevation 58 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 54.910000, 8.340000

Apia (APW) to Westerland (GWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany is 15,447 kilometers (9,598 miles / 8,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Germany. 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 07:44 in Apia, it's 19:44 in Westerland. 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 Westerland (GWT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 1° (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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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