The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Orapa Airport (ORP) in Orapa Airport, Botswana is 15,678 kilometers (9,742 miles / 8,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 Botswana. 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 21:29 in Apia, it's 10:29 in Orapa Airport. 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 3,042 feet between the two airports. Orapa Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Orapa Airport (ORP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 153° (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 Orapa Airport (ORP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.