The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Zambia is 15,989 kilometers (9,935 miles / 8,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Zambia. 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 10:35 in Apia, it's 23:35 in Livingstone. With a 11-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 3,244 feet between the two airports. Livingstone Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Livingstone (LVI) 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 Livingstone Airport (LVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.