APW
Apia
Samoa
17,820 km
11,073 miles
LZI
Luozi
DR Congo
Distance
17,820 km
11,073 mi / 9,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
198°
south southwest

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APW LZI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Luozi Airport
IATA Code APW LZI
ICAO Code NSFA FZAL
City Apia Luozi
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 58 ft 722 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -4.950000, 14.130000

Apia (APW) to Luozi (LZI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Luozi Airport (LZI) in Luozi, DR Congo is 17,820 kilometers (11,073 miles / 9,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 05:56 in Apia, it's 17:56 in Luozi. 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 Luozi (LZI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 162° (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 Luozi Airport (LZI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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