APW
Apia
Samoa
18,455 km
11,468 miles
BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
Distance
18,455 km
11,468 mi / 9,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
229°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

APW BGF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bangui M'Poko International Airport
IATA Code APW BGF
ICAO Code NSFA FEFF
City Apia Bangui
Country Samoa Central African Republic
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Bangui
Elevation 58 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.400000, 18.520000

Apia (APW) to Bangui (BGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic is 18,455 kilometers (11,468 miles / 9,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 10:29 in Apia, it's 22:29 in Bangui. 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 1,150 feet between the two airports. Bangui M'Poko International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bangui (BGF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 133° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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