Airport Comparison
Apia (APW) to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) in Jwaneng Airport, Botswana is 15,373 kilometers (9,553 miles / 8,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.
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 Botswana. 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 04:37 in Apia, it's 17:37 in Jwaneng Airport. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,842 feet between the two airports. Jwaneng Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.
The return flight from Jwaneng Airport (JWA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 155° (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 Jwaneng Airport (JWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.