APW
Apia
Samoa
16,031 km
9,961 miles
LUX
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Distance
16,031 km
9,961 mi / 8,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW LUX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Luxembourg-Findel International Airport
IATA Code APW LUX
ICAO Code NSFA ELLX
City Apia Luxembourg
Country Samoa Luxembourg
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Luxembourg
Elevation 58 ft 1,234 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.630000, 6.210000

Apia (APW) to Luxembourg (LUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg is 16,031 kilometers (9,961 miles / 8,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Luxembourg. 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 17:45 in Apia, it's 05:45 in Luxembourg. 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 1,176 feet between the two airports. Luxembourg-Findel International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Luxembourg (LUX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 357° (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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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