APW
Apia
Samoa
19,029 km
11,824 miles
PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Distance
19,029 km
11,824 mi / 10,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
173°
south

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APW PHC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Port Harcourt International Airport
IATA Code APW PHC
ICAO Code NSFA DNPO
City Apia Port Harcourt
Country Samoa Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lagos
Elevation 58 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.020000, 6.950000

Apia (APW) to Port Harcourt (PHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is 19,029 kilometers (11,824 miles / 10,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Nigeria. 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 23:03 in Apia, it's 11:03 in Port Harcourt. 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.

The return flight from Port Harcourt (PHC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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