APW
Apia
Samoa
18,351 km
11,403 miles
BTB
Betou
Congo
Distance
18,351 km
11,403 mi / 9,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BTB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Betou Airport
IATA Code APW BTB
ICAO Code NSFA FCOT
City Apia Betou
Country Samoa Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 58 ft 1,168 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 3.050000, 18.500000

Apia (APW) to Betou (BTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Betou Airport (BTB) in Betou, Congo is 18,351 kilometers (11,403 miles / 9,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 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 23:51 in Apia, it's 11:51 in Betou. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,110 feet between the two airports. Betou Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Betou (BTB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 137° (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 Betou Airport (BTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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