APW
Apia
Samoa
17,022 km
10,577 miles
TFN
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
17,022 km
10,577 mi / 9,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
53°
northeast

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APW TFN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tenerife Norte Airport
IATA Code APW TFN
ICAO Code NSFA GCXO
City Apia Tenerife Island
Country Samoa Spain
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 58 ft 2,076 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 28.480000, -16.340000

Apia (APW) to Tenerife Island (TFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 17,022 kilometers (10,577 miles / 9,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Spain. 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 18:26 in Tenerife Island. With a 13-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 2,018 feet between the two airports. Tenerife Norte Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). 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 Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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