APW
Apia
Samoa
16,459 km
10,227 miles
VXE
Sao Pedro
Cape Verde
Distance
16,459 km
10,227 mi / 8,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
80°
east

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APW VXE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sao Pedro Airport
IATA Code APW VXE
ICAO Code NSFA GVSV
City Apia Sao Pedro
Country Samoa Cape Verde
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 58 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.830000, -25.060000

Apia (APW) to Sao Pedro (VXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) in Sao Pedro, Cape Verde is 16,459 kilometers (10,227 miles / 8,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 10:59 in Apia, it's 20:59 in Sao Pedro. With a 14-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 Sao Pedro (VXE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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