APW
Apia
Samoa
15,363 km
9,546 miles
BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
Distance
15,363 km
9,546 mi / 8,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BFO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Buffalo Range Airport
IATA Code APW BFO
ICAO Code NSFA FVCZ
City Apia Chiredzi
Country Samoa Zimbabwe
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Harare
Elevation 58 ft 1,421 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.010000, 31.580000

Apia (APW) to Chiredzi (BFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe is 15,363 kilometers (9,546 miles / 8,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 08:32 in Apia, it's 21:32 in Chiredzi. 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 1,363 feet between the two airports. Buffalo Range Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Chiredzi (BFO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 144° (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 Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.