APW
Apia
Samoa
13,205 km
8,205 miles
BHU
Bhavnagar
India
Distance
13,205 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW BHU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bhavnagar Airport
IATA Code APW BHU
ICAO Code NSFA VABV
City Apia Bhavnagar
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 44 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 21.750000, 72.190000

Apia (APW) to Bhavnagar (BHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) in Bhavnagar, India is 13,205 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Apia, it's 05:42 in Bhavnagar. With a 7.5-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 Bhavnagar (BHU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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