APW
Apia
Samoa
17,947 km
11,152 miles
SAZ
Sasstown
Liberia
Distance
17,947 km
11,152 mi / 9,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
118°
east southeast

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APW SAZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sasstown Airport
IATA Code APW SAZ
ICAO Code NSFA GLST
City Apia Sasstown
Country Samoa Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 58 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.670000, -8.430000

Apia (APW) to Sasstown (SAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sasstown Airport (SAZ) in Sasstown, Liberia is 17,947 kilometers (11,152 miles / 9,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Liberia. 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 12:11 in Apia, it's 23:11 in Sasstown. With a 13-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 Sasstown (SAZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). 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 Sasstown Airport (SAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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