APW
Apia
Samoa
15,772 km
9,800 miles
BBS
Yateley
United Kingdom
Distance
15,772 km
9,800 mi / 8,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW BBS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Blackbushe Airport
IATA Code APW BBS
ICAO Code NSFA EGLK
City Apia Yateley
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 51.320000, -0.850000

Apia (APW) to Yateley (BBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Blackbushe Airport (BBS) in Yateley, United Kingdom is 15,772 kilometers (9,800 miles / 8,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Samoa with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Apia, it's 08:12 in Yateley. 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 Yateley (BBS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 346° (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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Blackbushe Airport (BBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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