ALC
Alicante
Spain
17,169 km
10,668 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
17,169 km
10,668 mi / 9,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
340°
north northwest

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ALC APW
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ALC APW
ICAO Code LEAL NSFA
City Alicante Apia
Country Spain Samoa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Apia
Elevation 142 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Alicante (ALC) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 17,169 kilometers (10,668 miles / 9,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Spain 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 01:31 in Alicante, it's 13:31 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 Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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