The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is 15,627 kilometers (9,710 miles / 8,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 14:59 in Apia, it's 03:59 in Bulawayo. With a 11-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 4,301 feet between the two airports. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.