APW
Apia
Samoa
15,322 km
9,520 miles
NOC
Charleston
Ireland
Distance
15,322 km
9,520 mi / 8,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
15°
north northeast

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APW NOC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ireland West Knock Airport
IATA Code APW NOC
ICAO Code NSFA EIKN
City Apia Charleston
Country Samoa Ireland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Dublin
Elevation 58 ft 665 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 53.910000, -8.820000

Apia (APW) to Charleston (NOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) in Charleston, Ireland is 15,322 kilometers (9,520 miles / 8,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Ireland. 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 05:05 in Apia, it's 16:05 in Charleston. With a 13-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 Charleston (NOC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). 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 Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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