APW
Apia
Samoa
16,528 km
10,270 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
16,528 km
10,270 mi / 8,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW XGN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code APW XGN
ICAO Code NSFA FNXA
City Apia Xangongo
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 58 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Apia (APW) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 16,528 kilometers (10,270 miles / 8,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Angola. 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 06:49 in Apia, it's 18:49 in Xangongo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,577 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 167° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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