Airport Comparison
Athens (ATH) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 16,922 kilometers (10,515 miles / 9,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.
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 Greece with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Athens, it's 04:09 in Apia. 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.
The return flight from Apia (FGI) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.