The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Santander Airport (SDR) in Santander, Spain is 16,536 kilometers (10,275 miles / 8,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 22:14 in Apia, it's 11:14 in Santander. 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 Santander (SDR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 338° (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 Santander Airport (SDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.