APW
Apia
Samoa
16,544 km
10,280 miles
BGZ
Braga
Portugal
Distance
16,544 km
10,280 mi / 8,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
24°
north northeast

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APW BGZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Braga Municipal Aerodrome
IATA Code APW BGZ
ICAO Code NSFA LPBR
City Apia Braga
Country Samoa Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 58 ft 247 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.590000, -8.450000

Apia (APW) to Braga (BGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) in Braga, Portugal is 16,544 kilometers (10,280 miles / 8,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Apia, it's 05:08 in Braga. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Braga (BGZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 328° (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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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