APW
Apia
Samoa
14,664 km
9,112 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,664 km
9,112 mi / 7,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
349°
north

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APW HEL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code APW HEL
ICAO Code NSFA EFHK
City Apia Helsinki
Country Samoa Finland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 58 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.320000, 24.960000

Apia (APW) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,664 kilometers (9,112 miles / 7,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Finland. 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 20:05 in Apia, it's 09:05 in Helsinki. 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 Helsinki (HEL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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