APW
Apia
Samoa
14,454 km
8,981 miles
BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
Distance
14,454 km
8,981 mi / 7,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
253°
west southwest

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APW BDI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bird Island Airport
IATA Code APW BDI
ICAO Code NSFA FSSB
City Apia Bird Island
Country Samoa Seychelles
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Mahe
Elevation 58 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -3.720000, 55.210000

Apia (APW) to Bird Island (BDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles is 14,454 kilometers (8,981 miles / 7,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Seychelles. 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 11:53 in Apia, it's 02:53 in Bird Island. With a 9-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 Bird Island (BDI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Bird Island Airport (BDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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