APW
Apia
Samoa
17,693 km
10,994 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
17,693 km
10,994 mi / 9,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW YAN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code APW YAN
ICAO Code NSFA FZIR
City Apia Yangambi
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 58 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 0.780000, 24.470000

Apia (APW) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 17,693 kilometers (10,994 miles / 9,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 DR Congo. 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 13:06 in Apia, it's 02:06 in Yangambi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,320 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 129° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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