APW
Apia
Samoa
14,279 km
8,873 miles
SFT
Skelleftea
Sweden
Distance
14,279 km
8,873 mi / 7,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
353°
north

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APW SFT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Skelleftea Airport
IATA Code APW SFT
ICAO Code NSFA ESNS
City Apia Skelleftea
Country Samoa Sweden
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 58 ft 157 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 64.620000, 21.080000

Apia (APW) to Skelleftea (SFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Skelleftea Airport (SFT) in Skelleftea, Sweden is 14,279 kilometers (8,873 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Apia, it's 14:06 in Skelleftea. 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 Skelleftea (SFT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). 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 Skelleftea Airport (SFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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