APW
Apia
Samoa
15,487 km
9,623 miles
HOR
Horta
Portugal
Distance
15,487 km
9,623 mi / 8,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
46°
northeast

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APW HOR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Horta Airport
IATA Code APW HOR
ICAO Code NSFA LPHR
City Apia Horta
Country Samoa Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 58 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.520000, -28.720000

Apia (APW) to Horta (HOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Horta Airport (HOR) in Horta, Portugal is 15,487 kilometers (9,623 miles / 8,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Portugal. 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 11:20 in Apia, it's 21:20 in Horta. With a 14-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 Horta (HOR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Horta Airport (HOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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