APW
Apia
Samoa
18,193 km
11,305 miles
FTX
Owando
Congo
Distance
18,193 km
11,305 mi / 9,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
209°
south southwest

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APW FTX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Owando Airport
IATA Code APW FTX
ICAO Code NSFA FCOO
City Apia Owando
Country Samoa Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 58 ft 1,214 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.530000, 15.950000

Apia (APW) to Owando (FTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Owando Airport (FTX) in Owando, Congo is 18,193 kilometers (11,305 miles / 9,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Congo. 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 13:23 in Apia, it's 01:23 in Owando. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,156 feet between the two airports. Owando Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Owando (FTX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 152° (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 Owando Airport (FTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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