APW
Apia
Samoa
18,907 km
11,748 miles
DLA
Douala
Cameroon
Distance
18,907 km
11,748 mi / 10,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
190°
south

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APW DLA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Douala International Airport
IATA Code APW DLA
ICAO Code NSFA FKKD
City Apia Douala
Country Samoa Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Douala
Elevation 58 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.010000, 9.720000

Apia (APW) to Douala (DLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon is 18,907 kilometers (11,748 miles / 10,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Cameroon. 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 12:21 in Apia, it's 00:21 in Douala. 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.

The return flight from Douala (DLA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Douala International Airport (DLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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