APW
Apia
Samoa
16,011 km
9,949 miles
SLD
Sliac
Slovakia
Distance
16,011 km
9,949 mi / 8,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
347°
north northwest

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APW SLD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sliac Airport
IATA Code APW SLD
ICAO Code NSFA LZSL
City Apia Sliac
Country Samoa Slovakia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 58 ft 1,043 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 48.640000, 19.130000

Apia (APW) to Sliac (SLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sliac Airport (SLD) in Sliac, Slovakia is 16,011 kilometers (9,949 miles / 8,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Slovakia. 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 02:20 in Apia, it's 14:20 in Sliac. 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 Sliac (SLD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 19° (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 Sliac Airport (SLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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