APW
Apia
Samoa
17,415 km
10,821 miles
BQE
Bubaque
Guinea-Bissau
Distance
17,415 km
10,821 mi / 9,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
93°
east

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Airport Comparison

APW BQE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bubaque Airport
IATA Code APW BQE
ICAO Code NSFA GGBU
City Apia Bubaque
Country Samoa Guinea-Bissau
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Bissau
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.300000, -15.840000

Apia (APW) to Bubaque (BQE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bubaque Airport (BQE) in Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau is 17,415 kilometers (10,821 miles / 9,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Guinea-Bissau. 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 15:52 in Apia, it's 02:52 in Bubaque. 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 Bubaque (BQE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Bubaque Airport (BQE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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