APW
Apia
Samoa
15,848 km
9,847 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
15,848 km
9,847 mi / 8,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
194°
south southwest

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APW WDH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code APW WDH
ICAO Code NSFA FYWH
City Apia Windhoek
Country Samoa Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 58 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Apia (APW) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 15,848 kilometers (9,847 miles / 8,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 Namibia. 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 08:56 in Apia, it's 21:56 in Windhoek. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,582 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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