APW
Apia
Samoa
15,630 km
9,712 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
15,630 km
9,712 mi / 8,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW LWR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code APW LWR
ICAO Code NSFA EHLW
City Apia Leeuwarden
Country Samoa Netherlands
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 58 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 53.230000, 5.760000

Apia (APW) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 15,630 kilometers (9,712 miles / 8,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Netherlands. 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 17:09 in Apia, it's 05:09 in Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden (LWR) 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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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