APW
Apia
Samoa
17,700 km
10,998 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
17,700 km
10,998 mi / 9,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
91°
east

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APW SBI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code APW SBI
ICAO Code NSFA GUSB
City Apia Koundara
Country Samoa Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Conakry
Elevation 58 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 12.570000, -13.360000

Apia (APW) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 17,700 kilometers (10,998 miles / 9,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Guinea. 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 14:57 in Apia, it's 01:57 in Koundara. 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 Koundara (SBI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 264° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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