APW
Apia
Samoa
17,756 km
11,033 miles
BOA
Boma
DR Congo
Distance
17,756 km
11,033 mi / 9,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
195°
south southwest

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APW BOA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Boma Airport
IATA Code APW BOA
ICAO Code NSFA FZAJ
City Apia Boma
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 58 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -5.850000, 13.060000

Apia (APW) to Boma (BOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo is 17,756 kilometers (11,033 miles / 9,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 DR Congo. 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 11:47 in Apia, it's 23:47 in Boma. 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.

The return flight from Boma (BOA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Boma Airport (BOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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