APW
Apia
Samoa
15,731 km
9,775 miles
LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
Distance
15,731 km
9,775 mi / 8,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
10°
north

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APW LYE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport RAF Lyneham
IATA Code APW LYE
ICAO Code NSFA EGDL
City Apia Lyneham
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 513 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 51.510000, -1.990000

Apia (APW) to Lyneham (LYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom is 15,731 kilometers (9,775 miles / 8,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 09:22 in Apia, it's 20:22 in Lyneham. 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 Lyneham (LYE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 344° (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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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