APW
Apia
Samoa
15,532 km
9,651 miles
WFD
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
15,532 km
9,651 mi / 8,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW WFD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Manchester Woodford Airport
IATA Code APW WFD
ICAO Code NSFA EGCD
City Apia Manchester
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 53.340000, -2.150000

Apia (APW) to Manchester (WFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 15,532 kilometers (9,651 miles / 8,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 09:06 in Apia, it's 20:06 in Manchester. With a 13-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 Manchester (WFD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 345° (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 Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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