APW
Apia
Samoa
18,380 km
11,421 miles
LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
Distance
18,380 km
11,421 mi / 9,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
189°
south

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APW LBQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lambarene Airport
IATA Code APW LBQ
ICAO Code NSFA FOGR
City Apia Lambarene
Country Samoa Gabon
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Libreville
Elevation 58 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.700000, 10.250000

Apia (APW) to Lambarene (LBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon is 18,380 kilometers (11,421 miles / 9,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Gabon. 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 12:02 in Apia, it's 00:02 in Lambarene. 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 Lambarene (LBQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Lambarene Airport (LBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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