APW
Apia
Samoa
15,902 km
9,881 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
15,902 km
9,881 mi / 8,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
323°
northwest

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APW SZF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code APW SZF
ICAO Code NSFA LTFH
City Apia Samsun
Country Samoa Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 58 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.250000, 36.570000

Apia (APW) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 15,902 kilometers (9,881 miles / 8,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:41 in Apia, it's 12:41 in Samsun. With a 10-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 Samsun (SZF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). 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 Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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