APW
Apia
Samoa
17,797 km
11,059 miles
LEK
Labe Airport
Guinea
Distance
17,797 km
11,059 mi / 9,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
95°
east

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APW LEK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Labe Airport
IATA Code APW LEK
ICAO Code NSFA GULB
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Conakry
Elevation 58 ft 3,396 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.330000, -12.290000

Apia (APW) to Labe Airport (LEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Labe Airport (LEK) in Labe Airport, Guinea is 17,797 kilometers (11,059 miles / 9,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Guinea. 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 05:49 in Apia, it's 16:49 in Labe Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,338 feet between the two airports. Labe Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Labe Airport (LEK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Labe Airport (LEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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