APW
Apia
Samoa
17,712 km
11,006 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
17,712 km
11,006 mi / 9,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
90°
east

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APW SMY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code APW SMY
ICAO Code NSFA GOTS
City Apia Simenti
Country Samoa Senegal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Dakar
Elevation 58 ft 171 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 13.050000, -13.300000

Apia (APW) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 17,712 kilometers (11,006 miles / 9,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Senegal. 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 16:52 in Apia, it's 03:52 in Simenti. 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 Simenti (SMY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 265° (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 Simenti Airport (SMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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