APW
Apia
Samoa
15,817 km
9,828 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
15,817 km
9,828 mi / 8,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
356°
north

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APW LEJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code APW LEJ
ICAO Code NSFA EDDP
City Apia Leipzig
Country Samoa Germany
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Berlin
Elevation 58 ft 465 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 51.430000, 12.240000

Apia (APW) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 15,817 kilometers (9,828 miles / 8,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Germany. 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 05:00 in Apia, it's 17:00 in Leipzig. 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 Leipzig (LEJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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