APW
Apia
Samoa
17,044 km
10,591 miles
VLC
Valencia
Spain
Distance
17,044 km
10,591 mi / 9,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
15°
north northeast

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APW VLC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Valencia Airport
IATA Code APW VLC
ICAO Code NSFA LEVC
City Apia Valencia
Country Samoa Spain
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Madrid
Elevation 58 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.490000, -0.480000

Apia (APW) to Valencia (VLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia, Spain is 17,044 kilometers (10,591 miles / 9,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Spain. 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 01:59 in Apia, it's 13:59 in Valencia. 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 Valencia (VLC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). 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 Valencia Airport (VLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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