APW
Apia
Samoa
18,049 km
11,215 miles
THC
Tchien
Liberia
Distance
18,049 km
11,215 mi / 9,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
115°
east southeast

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APW THC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tchien Airport
IATA Code APW THC
ICAO Code NSFA GLTN
City Apia Tchien
Country Samoa Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 58 ft 790 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 6.050000, -8.140000

Apia (APW) to Tchien (THC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tchien Airport (THC) in Tchien, Liberia is 18,049 kilometers (11,215 miles / 9,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:43 in Apia, it's 12:43 in Tchien. 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.

The return flight from Tchien (THC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). 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 Tchien Airport (THC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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