APW
Apia
Samoa
15,483 km
9,621 miles
LBA
Leeds
United Kingdom
Distance
15,483 km
9,621 mi / 8,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW LBA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Leeds Bradford Airport
IATA Code APW LBA
ICAO Code NSFA EGNM
City Apia Leeds
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 53.870000, -1.660000

Apia (APW) to Leeds (LBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) in Leeds, United Kingdom is 15,483 kilometers (9,621 miles / 8,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 12:28 in Apia, it's 23:28 in Leeds. 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 Leeds (LBA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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