APW
Apia
Samoa
15,895 km
9,877 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
15,895 km
9,877 mi / 8,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
190°
south

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APW SWP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code APW SWP
ICAO Code NSFA FYSM
City Apia Swakopmund
Country Samoa Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 58 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Apia (APW) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 15,895 kilometers (9,877 miles / 8,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Namibia. 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 14:26 in Apia, it's 03:26 in Swakopmund. 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 Swakopmund (SWP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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