APW
Apia
Samoa
17,427 km
10,828 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
17,427 km
10,828 mi / 9,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
193°
south southwest

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APW LAD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code APW LAD
ICAO Code NSFA FNLU
City Apia Luanda
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 58 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Apia (APW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 17,427 kilometers (10,828 miles / 9,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Angola. 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 20:06 in Apia, it's 08:06 in Luanda. 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 Luanda (LAD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 167° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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