APW
Apia
Samoa
16,743 km
10,404 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
16,743 km
10,404 mi / 9,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

APW WAC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code APW WAC
ICAO Code NSFA HAWC
City Apia Waca
Country Samoa Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 58 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 7.170000, 37.170000

Apia (APW) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 16,743 kilometers (10,404 miles / 9,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 12:08 in Apia, it's 02:08 in Waca. 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 4,142 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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