APW
Apia
Samoa
14,167 km
8,803 miles
LLA
Lulea
Sweden
Distance
14,167 km
8,803 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
353°
north

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APW LLA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lulea Airport
IATA Code APW LLA
ICAO Code NSFA ESPA
City Apia Lulea
Country Samoa Sweden
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 58 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 65.540000, 22.120000

Apia (APW) to Lulea (LLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lulea Airport (LLA) in Lulea, Sweden is 14,167 kilometers (8,803 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Sweden. 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 05:02 in Apia, it's 17:02 in Lulea. 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 Lulea (LLA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). 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 Lulea Airport (LLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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