APW
Apia
Samoa
15,720 km
9,768 miles
LTN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,720 km
9,768 mi / 8,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW LTN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport London Luton Airport
IATA Code APW LTN
ICAO Code NSFA EGGW
City Apia London
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 526 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 51.870000, -0.370000

Apia (APW) to London (LTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to London Luton Airport (LTN) in London, United Kingdom is 15,720 kilometers (9,768 miles / 8,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 10:34 in Apia, it's 21:34 in London. 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 London (LTN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 347° (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 London Luton Airport (LTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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