The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, Algeria is 17,491 kilometers (10,869 miles / 9,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Algeria. 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 08:15 in Apia, it's 20:15 in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport. With a 12-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 1,556 feet between the two airports. Sidi Bel Abbes Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.