APW
Apia
Samoa
16,652 km
10,347 miles
RGS
Burgos
Spain
Distance
16,652 km
10,347 mi / 8,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
17°
north northeast

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APW RGS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Burgos Airport
IATA Code APW RGS
ICAO Code NSFA LEBG
City Apia Burgos
Country Samoa Spain
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Madrid
Elevation 58 ft 2,945 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 42.360000, -3.620000

Apia (APW) to Burgos (RGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Burgos Airport (RGS) in Burgos, Spain is 16,652 kilometers (10,347 miles / 8,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Apia, it's 06:08 in Burgos. 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 2,887 feet between the two airports. Burgos Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Burgos (RGS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Burgos Airport (RGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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