The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) in Ficksburg, South Africa is 14,812 kilometers (9,204 miles / 7,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 South Africa. 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 08:01 in Apia, it's 21:01 in Ficksburg. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,257 feet between the two airports. Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ficksburg (FCB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 153° (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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.