APW
Apia
Samoa
16,362 km
10,167 miles
ZIN
Interlaken Air Base
Switzerland
Distance
16,362 km
10,167 mi / 8,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW ZIN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Interlaken Air Base
IATA Code APW ZIN
ICAO Code NSFA LSMI
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Switzerland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Zurich
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.680000, 7.880000

Apia (APW) to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) in Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland is 16,362 kilometers (10,167 miles / 8,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:46 in Apia, it's 00:46 in Interlaken Air Base. With a 12-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 Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 360° (north). 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 Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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