APW
Apia
Samoa
16,237 km
10,089 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
16,237 km
10,089 mi / 8,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
334°
north northwest

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APW VAR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code APW VAR
ICAO Code NSFA LBWN
City Apia Varna
Country Samoa Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 58 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.230000, 27.830000

Apia (APW) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 16,237 kilometers (10,089 miles / 8,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 09:13 in Apia, it's 22:13 in Varna. 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 Varna (VAR) 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 Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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