APW
Apia
Samoa
16,031 km
9,961 miles
TCE
Tulcea
Romania
Distance
16,031 km
9,961 mi / 8,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
335°
north northwest

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APW TCE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tulcea Airport
IATA Code APW TCE
ICAO Code NSFA LRTC
City Apia Tulcea
Country Samoa Romania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 58 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 45.060000, 28.710000

Apia (APW) to Tulcea (TCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tulcea Airport (TCE) in Tulcea, Romania is 16,031 kilometers (9,961 miles / 8,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Romania. 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 11:44 in Apia, it's 00:44 in Tulcea. 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 Tulcea (TCE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 36° (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 Tulcea Airport (TCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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