APW
Apia
Samoa
16,489 km
10,246 miles
BVR
Brava Island
Cape Verde
Distance
16,489 km
10,246 mi / 8,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

APW BVR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Esperadinha Airport
IATA Code APW BVR
ICAO Code NSFA GVBR
City Apia Brava Island
Country Samoa Cape Verde
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 58 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.860000, -24.750000

Apia (APW) to Brava Island (BVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Esperadinha Airport (BVR) in Brava Island, Cape Verde is 16,489 kilometers (10,246 miles / 8,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 21:30 in Apia, it's 07:30 in Brava Island. With a 14-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 Brava Island (BVR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 268° (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 Esperadinha Airport (BVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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