APW
Apia
Samoa
16,969 km
10,544 miles
GMZ
Alajero
Spain
Distance
16,969 km
10,544 mi / 9,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
55°
northeast

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APW GMZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport La Gomera Airport
IATA Code APW GMZ
ICAO Code NSFA GCGM
City Apia Alajero
Country Samoa Spain
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 58 ft 716 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 28.030000, -17.210000

Apia (APW) to Alajero (GMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain is 16,969 kilometers (10,544 miles / 9,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Spain. 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 19:27 in Apia, it's 06:27 in Alajero. With a 13-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 Alajero (GMZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 La Gomera Airport (GMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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