# Distance from Al Ain (AAN) to Apia (APW)

> 14,902 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,902 km / 9,260 mi / 8,047 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 86° (east)
- **Return heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Samoa
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 00:33 in Al Ain, it's 09:33 in Apia)
- **Elevation difference**: 811 ft (APW is lower than AAN)

## Airports

### [Al Ain International Airport (AAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aan-al-ain-al-ain-international-airport/1ef266df-808d-6ad6-898c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAL
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.260000, 55.610000
- Elevation: 869 ft

### [Faleolo International Airport (APW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/apw-apia-faleolo-international-airport/1ef266df-730d-6906-ae9b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Apia, Samoa
- ICAO: NSFA
- Timezone: Pacific/Apia
- Coordinates: -13.830000, -172.010000
- Elevation: 58 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:33 in Al Ain, it's 09:33 in Apia.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Al Ain International Airport (AAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aan-al-ain-al-ain-international-airport/1ef266df-808d-6ad6-898c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Faleolo International Airport (APW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/apw-apia-faleolo-international-airport/1ef266df-730d-6906-ae9b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)