APW
Apia
Samoa
18,044 km
11,212 miles
LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
Distance
18,044 km
11,212 mi / 9,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW LIQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lisala Airport
IATA Code APW LIQ
ICAO Code NSFA FZGA
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 58 ft 1,509 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.170000, 21.500000

Apia (APW) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo is 18,044 kilometers (11,212 miles / 9,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 DR Congo. 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 04:13 in Apia, it's 16:13 in Lisala Airport. 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 1,451 feet between the two airports. Lisala Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 132° (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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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