ABZ
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
15,116 km
9,393 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
15,116 km
9,393 mi / 8,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
346°
north northwest

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ABZ APW
Airport Name Aberdeen Dyce Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ABZ APW
ICAO Code EGPD NSFA
City Aberdeen Apia
Country United Kingdom Samoa
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Apia
Elevation 215 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 57.200000, -2.200000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Aberdeen (ABZ) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) in Aberdeen, United Kingdom to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 15,116 kilometers (9,393 miles / 8,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 United Kingdom 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 02:58 in Aberdeen, it's 15:58 in Apia. 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.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Aberdeen (ABZ) follows a heading of 8° (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 Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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