APW
Apia
Samoa
15,907 km
9,884 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
15,907 km
9,884 mi / 8,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW LIL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code APW LIL
ICAO Code NSFA LFQQ
City Apia Lille/Lesquin
Country Samoa France
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Paris
Elevation 58 ft 157 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 50.560000, 3.090000

Apia (APW) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 15,907 kilometers (9,884 miles / 8,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 France. 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 11:34 in Apia, it's 23:34 in Lille/Lesquin. 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.

The return flight from Lille/Lesquin (LIL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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