APW
Apia
Samoa
15,670 km
9,737 miles
VAC
Cloppenburg
Germany
Distance
15,670 km
9,737 mi / 8,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
360°
north

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APW VAC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Varrelbusch Airport
IATA Code APW VAC
ICAO Code NSFA EDWU
City Apia Cloppenburg
Country Samoa Germany
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Berlin
Elevation 58 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 52.910000, 8.040000

Apia (APW) to Cloppenburg (VAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Varrelbusch Airport (VAC) in Cloppenburg, Germany is 15,670 kilometers (9,737 miles / 8,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Germany. 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 16:59 in Apia, it's 04:59 in Cloppenburg. With a 12-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 Cloppenburg (VAC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Varrelbusch Airport (VAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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