APW
Apia
Samoa
13,976 km
8,684 miles
BST
Bost
Afghanistan
Distance
13,976 km
8,684 mi / 7,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW BST
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bost Airport
IATA Code APW BST
ICAO Code NSFA OABT
City Apia Bost
Country Samoa Afghanistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kabul
Elevation 58 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.560000, 64.360000

Apia (APW) to Bost (BST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bost Airport (BST) in Bost, Afghanistan is 13,976 kilometers (8,684 miles / 7,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Apia, it's 04:17 in Bost. With a 8.5-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 2,406 feet between the two airports. Bost Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bost (BST) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Bost Airport (BST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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