Airport Comparison
Apia (APW) to Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso is 18,645 kilometers (11,586 miles / 10,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 101°.
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 Burkina Faso. 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 02:01 in Apia, it's 13:01 in Bobo Dioulasso. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,453 feet between the two airports. Bobo Dioulasso Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.
The return flight from Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.