APW
Apia
Samoa
17,629 km
10,954 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
17,629 km
10,954 mi / 9,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW LUS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code APW LUS
ICAO Code NSFA FZCE
City Apia Lusanga
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 58 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Apia (APW) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 17,629 kilometers (10,954 miles / 9,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Apia, it's 00:34 in Lusanga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,307 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). 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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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