APW
Apia
Samoa
17,381 km
10,800 miles
PUN
Punia
DR Congo
Distance
17,381 km
10,800 mi / 9,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW PUN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Punia Airport
IATA Code APW PUN
ICAO Code NSFA FZOP
City Apia Punia
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 58 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -1.370000, 26.330000

Apia (APW) to Punia (PUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Punia Airport (PUN) in Punia, DR Congo is 17,381 kilometers (10,800 miles / 9,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 DR Congo. 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 06:36 in Apia, it's 19:36 in Punia. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,684 feet between the two airports. Punia Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Punia (PUN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 Punia Airport (PUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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