The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) Airport (BOD) in Bordeaux/Merignac, France is 16,471 kilometers (10,235 miles / 8,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 France. 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 21:43 in Apia, it's 09:43 in Bordeaux/Merignac. 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 Bordeaux/Merignac (BOD) 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 Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) Airport (BOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.