APW
Apia
Samoa
18,396 km
11,431 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
18,396 km
11,431 mi / 9,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
183°
south

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APW POG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code APW POG
ICAO Code NSFA FOOG
City Apia Port Gentil
Country Samoa Gabon
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Libreville
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Apia (APW) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 18,396 kilometers (11,431 miles / 9,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 Gabon. 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 00:59 in Apia, it's 12:59 in Port Gentil. 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 Gentil (POG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 177° (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 Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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