APW
Apia
Samoa
16,819 km
10,451 miles
LRS
Leros Island
Greece
Distance
16,819 km
10,451 mi / 9,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW LRS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Leros Airport
IATA Code APW LRS
ICAO Code NSFA LGLE
City Apia Leros Island
Country Samoa Greece
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Athens
Elevation 58 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.180000, 26.800000

Apia (APW) to Leros Island (LRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Leros Airport (LRS) in Leros Island, Greece is 16,819 kilometers (10,451 miles / 9,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Greece. 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 04:13 in Apia, it's 17:13 in Leros Island. With a 11-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 Leros Island (LRS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 41° (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 Leros Airport (LRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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