APW
Apia
Samoa
15,470 km
9,613 miles
BLK
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Distance
15,470 km
9,613 mi / 8,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
10°
north

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APW BLK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Blackpool International Airport
IATA Code APW BLK
ICAO Code NSFA EGNH
City Apia Blackpool
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 53.770000, -3.030000

Apia (APW) to Blackpool (BLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Blackpool International Airport (BLK) in Blackpool, United Kingdom is 15,470 kilometers (9,613 miles / 8,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 22:53 in Apia, it's 09:53 in Blackpool. 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 Blackpool (BLK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 344° (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 Blackpool International Airport (BLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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