APW
Apia
Samoa
12,470 km
7,748 miles
SBH
Gustavia
BL
Distance
12,470 km
7,748 mi / 6,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW SBH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gustaf III Airport
IATA Code APW SBH
ICAO Code NSFA TFFJ
City Apia Gustavia
Country Samoa BL
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/St_Barthelemy
Elevation 58 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.900000, -62.840000

Apia (APW) to Gustavia (SBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gustaf III Airport (SBH) in Gustavia, BL is 12,470 kilometers (7,748 miles / 6,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Apia, it's 03:19 in Gustavia. With a 17-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 Gustavia (SBH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Gustaf III Airport (SBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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