APW
Apia
Samoa
16,518 km
10,264 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
16,518 km
10,264 mi / 8,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

APW SFL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code APW SFL
ICAO Code NSFA GVSF
City Apia Sao Filipe
Country Samoa Cape Verde
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 58 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.880000, -24.480000

Apia (APW) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 16,518 kilometers (10,264 miles / 8,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 11:26 in Apia, it's 21:26 in Sao Filipe. With a 14-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 Sao Filipe (SFL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 268° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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