APW
Apia
Samoa
17,080 km
10,613 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
17,080 km
10,613 mi / 9,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW ULU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code APW ULU
ICAO Code NSFA HUGU
City Apia Gulu
Country Samoa Uganda
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Kampala
Elevation 58 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.810000, 32.270000

Apia (APW) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 17,080 kilometers (10,613 miles / 9,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Uganda. 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 19:39 in Apia, it's 09:39 in Gulu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,452 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). 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 Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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