APW
Apia
Samoa
16,455 km
10,225 miles
NTO
Ponta do Sol
Cape Verde
Distance
16,455 km
10,225 mi / 8,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

APW NTO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Agostinho Neto Airport
IATA Code APW NTO
ICAO Code NSFA GVAN
City Apia Ponta do Sol
Country Samoa Cape Verde
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 58 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.200000, -25.090000

Apia (APW) to Ponta do Sol (NTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde is 16,455 kilometers (10,225 miles / 8,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 22:34 in Apia, it's 08:34 in Ponta do Sol. With a 14-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 Ponta do Sol (NTO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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