APW
Apia
Samoa
14,342 km
8,912 miles
FRK
Fregate Island
Seychelles
Distance
14,342 km
8,912 mi / 7,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
252°
west southwest

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APW FRK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Fregate Island Airport
IATA Code APW FRK
ICAO Code NSFA FSSF
City Apia Fregate Island
Country Samoa Seychelles
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Mahe
Elevation 58 ft 610 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -4.580000, 55.950000

Apia (APW) to Fregate Island (FRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles is 14,342 kilometers (8,912 miles / 7,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Seychelles. 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 17:55 in Apia, it's 08:55 in Fregate Island. With a 9-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 Fregate Island (FRK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Fregate Island Airport (FRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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