APW
Apia
Samoa
16,636 km
10,337 miles
BWK
Brac Island
Croatia
Distance
16,636 km
10,337 mi / 8,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW BWK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Brac Airport
IATA Code APW BWK
ICAO Code NSFA LDSB
City Apia Brac Island
Country Samoa Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 58 ft 1,776 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.290000, 16.680000

Apia (APW) to Brac Island (BWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Brac Airport (BWK) in Brac Island, Croatia is 16,636 kilometers (10,337 miles / 8,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Apia, it's 23:34 in Brac Island. 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 1,718 feet between the two airports. Brac Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Brac Island (BWK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). 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 Brac Airport (BWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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