AAH
Aachen
Germany
15,899 km
9,879 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
15,899 km
9,879 mi / 8,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

AAH APW
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AAH APW
ICAO Code EDKA NSFA
City Aachen Apia
Country Germany Samoa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Apia
Elevation 623 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Aachen (AAH) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 15,899 kilometers (9,879 miles / 8,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Germany 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 07:31 in Aachen, it's 19:31 in Apia. 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.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.