AAC
El Arish
Egypt
16,754 km
10,411 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
16,754 km
10,411 mi / 9,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
60°
east northeast

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AAC APW
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AAC APW
ICAO Code HEAR NSFA
City El Arish Apia
Country Egypt Samoa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 121 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 -13.830000, -172.010000

El Arish (AAC) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 16,754 kilometers (10,411 miles / 9,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Egypt with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:35 in El Arish, it's 21:35 in Apia. 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.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 310° (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 El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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