The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) in Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany is 15,836 kilometers (9,840 miles / 8,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Germany. 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 10:40 in Apia, it's 22:40 in Essen Mulheim Airport. 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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.