APW
Apia
Samoa
15,778 km
9,804 miles
NQY
Newquay
United Kingdom
Distance
15,778 km
9,804 mi / 8,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
13°
north northeast

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APW NQY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport
IATA Code APW NQY
ICAO Code NSFA EGHQ
City Apia Newquay
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 390 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 50.440000, -5.000000

Apia (APW) to Newquay (NQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) in Newquay, United Kingdom is 15,778 kilometers (9,804 miles / 8,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 05:11 in Apia, it's 16:11 in Newquay. 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 Newquay (NQY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 339° (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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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