APW
Apia
Samoa
16,715 km
10,386 miles
CAV
Cazombo
Angola
Distance
16,715 km
10,386 mi / 9,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW CAV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cazombo Airport
IATA Code APW CAV
ICAO Code NSFA FNCZ
City Apia Cazombo
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 58 ft 3,700 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -11.890000, 22.920000

Apia (APW) to Cazombo (CAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cazombo Airport (CAV) in Cazombo, Angola is 16,715 kilometers (10,386 miles / 9,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Angola. 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 00:57 in Apia, it's 12:57 in Cazombo. 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 3,642 feet between the two airports. Cazombo Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Cazombo (CAV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 150° (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 Cazombo Airport (CAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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