APW
Apia
Samoa
11,222 km
6,973 miles
NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
Distance
11,222 km
6,973 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW NBW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Leeward Point Field
IATA Code APW NBW
ICAO Code NSFA MUGM
City Apia Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Country Samoa Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Havana
Elevation 58 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 19.910000, -75.210000

Apia (APW) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 11,222 kilometers (6,973 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Apia, it's 16:03 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. With a 18-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 Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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