ADI
Arandis
Namibia
15,909 km
9,885 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
15,909 km
9,885 mi / 8,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
169°
south southeast

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ADI APW
Airport Name Arandis Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ADI APW
ICAO Code FYAR NSFA
City Arandis Apia
Country Namibia Samoa
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,905 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -22.460000, 14.980000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Arandis (ADI) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arandis Airport (ADI) in Arandis, Namibia to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 15,909 kilometers (9,885 miles / 8,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 Namibia 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 03:30 in Arandis, it's 14:30 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,847 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Arandis Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Arandis (ADI) follows a heading of 191° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arandis Airport (ADI) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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