APW
Apia
Samoa
16,377 km
10,176 miles
JAM
Yambol
Bulgaria
Distance
16,377 km
10,176 mi / 8,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
335°
north northwest

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APW JAM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bezmer Air Base
IATA Code APW JAM
ICAO Code NSFA LBIA
City Apia Yambol
Country Samoa Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 58 ft 509 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 42.450000, 26.350000

Apia (APW) to Yambol (JAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bezmer Air Base (JAM) in Yambol, Bulgaria is 16,377 kilometers (10,176 miles / 8,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 01:38 in Apia, it's 14:38 in Yambol. 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.

The return flight from Yambol (JAM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). 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 Bezmer Air Base (JAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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