APW
Apia
Samoa
16,880 km
10,489 miles
LUO
Luena
Angola
Distance
16,880 km
10,489 mi / 9,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW LUO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Luena Airport
IATA Code APW LUO
ICAO Code NSFA FNUE
City Apia Luena
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 58 ft 4,360 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -11.770000, 19.900000

Apia (APW) to Luena (LUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Luena Airport (LUO) in Luena, Angola is 16,880 kilometers (10,489 miles / 9,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Angola. 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 03:31 in Apia, it's 15:31 in Luena. 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 4,302 feet between the two airports. Luena Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Luena (LUO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Luena Airport (LUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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