ABD
Abadan
Iran
15,511 km
9,638 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
15,511 km
9,638 mi / 8,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
75°
east northeast

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ABD APW
Airport Name Abadan Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ABD APW
ICAO Code OIAA NSFA
City Abadan Apia
Country Iran Samoa
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Apia
Elevation 10 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 30.370000, 48.230000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Abadan (ABD) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abadan Airport (ABD) in Abadan, Iran to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 15,511 kilometers (9,638 miles / 8,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Abadan, it's 21:31 in Apia. With a 9.5-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 Abadan (ABD) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Abadan Airport (ABD) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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