APW
Apia
Samoa
16,397 km
10,188 miles
LIG
Limoges/Bellegarde
France
Distance
16,397 km
10,188 mi / 8,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW LIG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Limoges Airport
IATA Code APW LIG
ICAO Code NSFA LFBL
City Apia Limoges/Bellegarde
Country Samoa France
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Paris
Elevation 58 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 45.860000, 1.180000

Apia (APW) to Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Limoges Airport (LIG) in Limoges/Bellegarde, France is 16,397 kilometers (10,188 miles / 8,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 France. 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 07:01 in Apia, it's 19:01 in Limoges/Bellegarde. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. Limoges Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Limoges Airport (LIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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