APW
Apia
Samoa
18,878 km
11,731 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
18,878 km
11,731 mi / 10,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW XLU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code APW XLU
ICAO Code NSFA DFCL
City Apia Leo
Country Samoa Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 58 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.100000, -2.100000

Apia (APW) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 18,878 kilometers (11,731 miles / 10,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 03:49 in Apia, it's 14:49 in Leo. 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 1,123 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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