APW
Apia
Samoa
16,538 km
10,276 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
16,538 km
10,276 mi / 8,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW SJJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code APW SJJ
ICAO Code NSFA LQSA
City Apia Sarajevo
Country Samoa Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 58 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.820000, 18.330000

Apia (APW) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 16,538 kilometers (10,276 miles / 8,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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 01:53 in Apia, it's 13:53 in Sarajevo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,650 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 20° (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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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