APW
Apia
Samoa
17,385 km
10,803 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
17,385 km
10,803 mi / 9,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
90°
east

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APW ZIG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code APW ZIG
ICAO Code NSFA GOGG
City Apia Ziguinchor
Country Samoa Senegal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Dakar
Elevation 58 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 12.560000, -16.280000

Apia (APW) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 17,385 kilometers (10,803 miles / 9,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Senegal. 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 23:54 in Apia, it's 10:54 in Ziguinchor. 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 Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 264° (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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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