APW
Apia
Samoa
18,973 km
11,789 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
18,973 km
11,789 mi / 10,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

APW OUA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code APW OUA
ICAO Code NSFA DFFD
City Apia Ouagadougou
Country Samoa Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 58 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 12.350000, -1.510000

Apia (APW) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 18,973 kilometers (11,789 miles / 10,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 00:40 in Apia, it's 11:40 in Ouagadougou. 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 Ouagadougou (OUA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 260° (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 Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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