APW
Apia
Samoa
16,671 km
10,359 miles
BDV
Moba
DR Congo
Distance
16,671 km
10,359 mi / 9,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
227°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

APW BDV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Moba Airport
IATA Code APW BDV
ICAO Code NSFA FZRB
City Apia Moba
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 58 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -7.070000, 29.780000

Apia (APW) to Moba (BDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Moba Airport (BDV) in Moba, DR Congo is 16,671 kilometers (10,359 miles / 9,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 DR Congo. 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 03:37 in Apia, it's 16:37 in Moba. 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 2,895 feet between the two airports. Moba Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Moba (BDV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 134° (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 Moba Airport (BDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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