APW
Apia
Samoa
18,825 km
11,697 miles
NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
18,825 km
11,697 mi / 10,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
199°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

APW NSI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport
IATA Code APW NSI
ICAO Code NSFA FKYS
City Apia Yaounde
Country Samoa Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Douala
Elevation 58 ft 2,278 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 3.720000, 11.550000

Apia (APW) to Yaounde (NSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 18,825 kilometers (11,697 miles / 10,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Cameroon. 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 09:11 in Apia, it's 21:11 in Yaounde. 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 2,220 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (NSI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 161° (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 Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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