FGI
Apia
Samoa
15,760 km
9,792 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,760 km
9,792 mi / 8,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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FGI LHR
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code FGI LHR
ICAO Code NSFI EGLL
City Apia London
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 131 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 51.470000, -0.460000

Apia (FGI) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 15,760 kilometers (9,792 miles / 8,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 11:05 in Apia, it's 22:05 in London. 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 London (LHR) to Apia (FGI) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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