APW
Apia
Samoa
16,159 km
10,041 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
16,159 km
10,041 mi / 8,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
211°
south southwest

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APW ZGM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code APW ZGM
ICAO Code NSFA FLNA
City Apia Ngoma
Country Samoa Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 58 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Apia (APW) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 16,159 kilometers (10,041 miles / 8,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 Zambia. 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 21:24 in Apia, it's 10:24 in Ngoma. 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 3,342 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 148° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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