APW
Apia
Samoa
14,691 km
9,129 miles
PZL
Phinda
South Africa
Distance
14,691 km
9,129 mi / 7,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
209°
south southwest

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APW PZL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Zulu Inyala Airport
IATA Code APW PZL
ICAO Code NSFA FADQ
City Apia Phinda
Country Samoa South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 58 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -27.850000, 32.310000

Apia (APW) to Phinda (PZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) in Phinda, South Africa is 14,691 kilometers (9,129 miles / 7,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:22 in Apia, it's 10:22 in Phinda. 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.

The return flight from Phinda (PZL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 147° (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 Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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