APW
Apia
Samoa
17,267 km
10,729 miles
PGI
Chitato
Angola
Distance
17,267 km
10,729 mi / 9,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW PGI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chitato Airport
IATA Code APW PGI
ICAO Code NSFA FNCH
City Apia Chitato
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 58 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -7.360000, 20.800000

Apia (APW) to Chitato (PGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chitato Airport (PGI) in Chitato, Angola is 17,267 kilometers (10,729 miles / 9,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Angola. 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 10:12 in Apia, it's 22:12 in Chitato. 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 2,442 feet between the two airports. Chitato Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Chitato (PGI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 149° (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 Chitato Airport (PGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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