APW
Apia
Samoa
15,974 km
9,926 miles
BCM
Bacau
Romania
Distance
15,974 km
9,926 mi / 8,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
338°
north northwest

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APW BCM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bacau Airport
IATA Code APW BCM
ICAO Code NSFA LRBC
City Apia Bacau
Country Samoa Romania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 58 ft 607 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.520000, 26.910000

Apia (APW) to Bacau (BCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bacau Airport (BCM) in Bacau, Romania is 15,974 kilometers (9,926 miles / 8,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Romania. 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 22:48 in Apia, it's 11:48 in Bacau. 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.

The return flight from Bacau (BCM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 32° (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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Bacau Airport (BCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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