APW
Apia
Samoa
13,946 km
8,666 miles
SVJ
Svolvær
Norway
Distance
13,946 km
8,666 mi / 7,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
357°
north

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APW SVJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Svolvær Helle Airport
IATA Code APW SVJ
ICAO Code NSFA ENSH
City Apia Svolvær
Country Samoa Norway
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Oslo
Elevation 58 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 68.240000, 14.670000

Apia (APW) to Svolvær (SVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) in Svolvær, Norway is 13,946 kilometers (8,666 miles / 7,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 07:26 in Apia, it's 19:26 in Svolvær. 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 Svolvær (SVJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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