APW
Apia
Samoa
17,232 km
10,708 miles
LZM
Luzamba
Angola
Distance
17,232 km
10,708 mi / 9,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
204°
south southwest

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APW LZM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Luzamba Airport
IATA Code APW LZM
ICAO Code NSFA FNLZ
City Apia Luzamba
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 58 ft 2,904 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -9.120000, 18.050000

Apia (APW) to Luzamba (LZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Luzamba Airport (LZM) in Luzamba, Angola is 17,232 kilometers (10,708 miles / 9,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 16:30 in Apia, it's 04:30 in Luzamba. 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 2,846 feet between the two airports. Luzamba Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Luzamba (LZM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 156° (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 Luzamba Airport (LZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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