APW
Apia
Samoa
13,727 km
8,530 miles
SOJ
Sørkjosen
Norway
Distance
13,727 km
8,530 mi / 7,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
355°
north

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APW SOJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sørkjosen Airport
IATA Code APW SOJ
ICAO Code NSFA ENSR
City Apia Sørkjosen
Country Samoa Norway
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Oslo
Elevation 58 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 69.790000, 20.960000

Apia (APW) to Sørkjosen (SOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) in Sørkjosen, Norway is 13,727 kilometers (8,530 miles / 7,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Norway. 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 08:39 in Apia, it's 20:39 in Sørkjosen. 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 Sørkjosen (SOJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 15° (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 Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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