APW
Apia
Samoa
10,448 km
6,492 miles
SBG
Sabang-We Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,448 km
6,492 mi / 5,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
275°
west

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APW SBG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Maimun Saleh Airport
IATA Code APW SBG
ICAO Code NSFA WITN
City Apia Sabang-We Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 58 ft 393 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.870000, 95.340000

Apia (APW) to Sabang-We Island (SBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) in Sabang-We Island, Indonesia is 10,448 kilometers (6,492 miles / 5,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Apia, it's 17:41 in Sabang-We Island. With a 6-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 Sabang-We Island (SBG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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