APW
Apia
Samoa
18,799 km
11,681 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
18,799 km
11,681 mi / 10,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
109°
east southeast

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APW WZA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code APW WZA
ICAO Code NSFA DGLW
City Apia Wa
Country Samoa Ghana
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Accra
Elevation 58 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.080000, -2.510000

Apia (APW) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 18,799 kilometers (11,681 miles / 10,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Ghana. 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 11:34 in Apia, it's 22:34 in Wa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,002 feet between the two airports. Wa Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Wa (WZA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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