APW
Apia
Samoa
18,108 km
11,252 miles
BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
Distance
18,108 km
11,252 mi / 9,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BGU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bangassou Airport
IATA Code APW BGU
ICAO Code NSFA FEFG
City Apia Bangassou
Country Samoa Central African Republic
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Bangui
Elevation 58 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.790000, 22.780000

Apia (APW) to Bangassou (BGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic is 18,108 kilometers (11,252 miles / 9,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 20:18 in Apia, it's 08:18 in Bangassou. 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 1,648 feet between the two airports. Bangassou Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bangassou (BGU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 123° (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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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