APW
Apia
Samoa
19,126 km
11,884 miles
XGG
Gorom-Gorom
Burkina Faso
Distance
19,126 km
11,884 mi / 10,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

APW XGG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gorom-Gorom Airport
IATA Code APW XGG
ICAO Code NSFA DFEG
City Apia Gorom-Gorom
Country Samoa Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 58 ft 935 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.450000, -0.230000

Apia (APW) to Gorom-Gorom (XGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) in Gorom-Gorom, Burkina Faso is 19,126 kilometers (11,884 miles / 10,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 00:06 in Apia, it's 11:06 in Gorom-Gorom. 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 Gorom-Gorom (XGG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 273° (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 Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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