APW
Apia
Samoa
17,763 km
11,037 miles
KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
Distance
17,763 km
11,037 mi / 9,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW KBS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bo Airport
IATA Code APW KBS
ICAO Code NSFA GFBO
City Apia Bo
Country Samoa Sierra Leone
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Freetown
Elevation 58 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 7.940000, -11.760000

Apia (APW) to Bo (KBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone is 17,763 kilometers (11,037 miles / 9,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 23:10 in Apia, it's 10:10 in Bo. With a 13-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 Bo (KBS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Bo Airport (KBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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