APW
Apia
Samoa
17,121 km
10,639 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
17,121 km
10,639 mi / 9,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW PAF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code APW PAF
ICAO Code NSFA HUPA
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Uganda
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Kampala
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.200000, 31.550000

Apia (APW) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 17,121 kilometers (10,639 miles / 9,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Uganda. 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 10:13 in Apia, it's 00:13 in Pakuba Airport. With a 10-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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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