APW
Apia
Samoa
15,858 km
9,854 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
15,858 km
9,854 mi / 8,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

APW WVB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code APW WVB
ICAO Code NSFA FYWB
City Apia Walvis Bay
Country Samoa Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 58 ft 299 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Apia (APW) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 15,858 kilometers (9,854 miles / 8,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Namibia. 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 06:49 in Apia, it's 19:49 in Walvis Bay. 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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