APW
Apia
Samoa
16,069 km
9,985 miles
CLJ
Cluj-Napoca
Romania
Distance
16,069 km
9,985 mi / 8,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW CLJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cluj-Napoca International Airport
IATA Code APW CLJ
ICAO Code NSFA LRCL
City Apia Cluj-Napoca
Country Samoa Romania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 58 ft 1,036 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.790000, 23.690000

Apia (APW) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania is 16,069 kilometers (9,985 miles / 8,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Romania. 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 19:54 in Apia, it's 08:54 in Cluj-Napoca. 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.

The return flight from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 27° (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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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