ALF
Alta
Norway
13,681 km
8,501 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
13,681 km
8,501 mi / 7,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
18°
north northeast

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ALF APW
Airport Name Alta Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ALF APW
ICAO Code ENAT NSFA
City Alta Apia
Country Norway Samoa
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 9 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Alta (ALF) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 13,681 kilometers (8,501 miles / 7,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Norway 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 09:19 in Alta, it's 21:19 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 Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 354° (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 Alta Airport (ALF) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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