APW
Apia
Samoa
16,770 km
10,420 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
16,770 km
10,420 mi / 9,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
328°
north northwest

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APW SMI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code APW SMI
ICAO Code NSFA LGSM
City Apia Samos Island
Country Samoa Greece
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Athens
Elevation 58 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.690000, 26.910000

Apia (APW) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 16,770 kilometers (10,420 miles / 9,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Greece. 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 01:17 in Apia, it's 14:17 in Samos Island. With a 11-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 Samos Island (SMI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 40° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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