APW
Apia
Samoa
16,546 km
10,281 miles
BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
Distance
16,546 km
10,281 mi / 8,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
209°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

APW BBZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Zambezi Airport
IATA Code APW BBZ
ICAO Code NSFA FLZB
City Apia Zambezi
Country Samoa Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 58 ft 3,538 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -13.540000, 23.110000

Apia (APW) to Zambezi (BBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia is 16,546 kilometers (10,281 miles / 8,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:55 in Apia, it's 22:55 in Zambezi. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,480 feet between the two airports. Zambezi Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Zambezi (BBZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). 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 Zambezi Airport (BBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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